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A big part of ADA is 'reasonable accommodation'. What is 'reasonable accommodation'? Have you ever experienced a workplace situation where you employed the use of 'reasonable accommodation'? What was the situation and resulting action?

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Discussion is 243 words, including general description of rule and personal story about applying rule. Comment discuss the advantage and disadvantage of the rule in the particular work setting.

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Here is the definition of reasonable accommodation:

"A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment to a job or the work environment that will enable a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation also includes adjustments to assure that a ...

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