Disability Accommodations

Disability Accommodations

If you have a disability, you have the right to a reasonable accommodation that will allow you to do your job. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees with disabilities. Originally signed into law in 1990, the ADA protects people with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government programs and services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. 

Employment Accommodations:

Accommodations are modifications to your job and may include:

• a change to your schedule

• a change to your workplace

• a change to your workspace

• a change to your workplace rules and/or policies

Disabilities affect people differently and the accommodation that is right for you will depend on your individual circumstances. 

Qualifications for Accommodations:

A job accommodation is an adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to perform their job duties. 

The only legal limitation on an employer's obligation to provide reasonable accommodation is that the changes or modifications must be reasonable and not cause an "undue hardship" to the employer. "Undue hardship" means significant difficulty, including accommodations that are overly extensive or disruptive, or which could impact the actual business operations.

What to do Next:

If you have questions about disability accommodations, are facing discrimination or retaliation based on your disability, or you are in need of an attorney’s assistance to request an accommodation for a disability contact the Tyler Allen Law Firm for a consultation. Simply fill out the form on this page or call us at (602) 456-0545 to speak with an attorney. As always, we’re here to help.