Disability/Impairment
Accommodation |
Description/Examples |
1. Medical condition requiring
a modified environment |
Air
filters or purifiers Respirator
masks |
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2. Mobility/manual impairment |
Provide
modified office equipment and work stations with writing aids,
voice recognition software, alternative keypad/keyboard access
or telephone headsets Provide mobility aids such as wheelchairs
scooters, stand/lean stools, and anti-fatigue matting Accommodate
for a personal attendant and/or service animal at work |
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3. Fatigue/weakness management |
Assign
a goal-oriented workload Minimize
physical exertion and workplace stress Schedule
periodic rest breaks away from the workstation Accommodate
flexible work schedules and use of leave time Accommodate
participants to work from home Implement
ergonomic workstation design Provide
mobility aids such as scooters when walking cannot be reduced |
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4. Pain management |
Implement
ergonomic workstation design, i.e., ergonomic chair and adjustable
workstation to alternate between sitting and standing Reduce
repetitive tasks, interrupt tasks with other duties, or accommodate
for longer breaks Provide
carts and lifting aids Modify
work-site temperature or dress code Use
fan, air-conditioner, or heater at the workstation Accommodate
work from home during extreme weather Accommodate
use of personal attendant and/or service animal at work Move
workstation closer to the restroom Refer
to appropriate community services |
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5. Stress management |
Encourage
the use of stress management techniques to deal with frustration Accommodate
the presence of a support animal Accommodate
telephone calls during work hours to doctors and others for
needed support Restructure
work duties to include only essential functions during times
of stress Provide
backup coverage for when the participant needs to take breaks Accommodate
flexible work environment: Flexible
scheduling Modified
break schedule Leave
for counseling Work
from home |
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6.. Panic/anxiety |
Provide
space where the participant feels comfortable using relaxation
techniques or contacting a support person Identify
and remove environmental triggers such as particular smells
or noises Accommodate
the presence of a support animal |
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7. Reading Impairments |
Provide
audio-recorded directives, messages, and materials Provide
reading machines, reading pens, and screen reading software
for computer use Utilize
recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (http://www.rfbd.org) Utilize
color-coded manuals, outlines, and maps |
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8. Writing Impairments |
Provide
a personal computer with accessibility software such as: Speech
recognition Word
processing Grammar,
word prediction, and spell check Provide
locator dots for identification of letters/numbers on the
keyboard |
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9. Math Impairments |
Provide
Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) software for arithmetic/mathematics Provide
Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software for architecture/engineering Provide
talking, factional, decimal, statistical, and scientific calculators |
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10. Concentration Deficits |
Provide
space enclosures or a private workspace to reduce distractions Accommodate
for use of white noise or sound machines Increase
natural lighting or provide full-spectrum lighting Plan
for uninterrupted work time Divide
large assignments into smaller tasks and steps Restructure
job to include only essential functions Provide
memory aids such as schedulers, organizers, and/or apps |
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11. Memory deficits |
Provide
written minutes or accommodate the participant to record meetings Use
notebooks, calendars, or sticky notes to record information
for easy retrieval Provide
written as well as verbal instructions Accommodate
additional training time Provide
environmental cues to assist in memory for locations of items,
such as labels, color coding, or bulletin boards Post
instructions over all frequently used equipment |
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12. Time management/completing
tasks |
Make
daily to-do lists and check items off as they are completed Provide
organizational tools such as, software organizers, calendar
apps, and smart watches Divide
large assignments into smaller tasks Schedule
weekly meetings with supervisor, manager, or mentor to assist
with determining goals, providing daily guidelines, and prioritizing
deadlines |
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13. Sleep disorders |
Accommodate
for a flexible start time Combine
regularly scheduled short breaks into one longer break Provide
a place for employee to sleep during breaks Accommodate
the participant to work one consistent schedule Provide
a device such as Doze Alert or other alarms to keep the employee
alert Increase
natural lighting or provide full-spectrum lighting |
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14. Hearing impairment |
Provide pseudo
terminal ( PTY) phone lines or keyboards Provide
sign language trainers or interpreters Provide
telephones with video or text messaging options, assistive
listening devices, and captioned training tapes Accommodate
personal attendant and/or service animal at work |
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15. Vision impairment |
Provide
readers, task lighting, glare guards/light filters, and magnifiers Provide
accessible computer equipment/software Accommodate
personal attendant and/or service animal at work |
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