Reasonable Accommodations: in accordance with (IAW) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act mandate that public and private entities provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and opportunities.

Reasonable accommodations are adjustments or modifications that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, access services, or participate in programs and activities.

Under the ADA, employers, educational institutions, and public services must provide accommodations unless it would cause undue hardship, which is defined as significant difficulty or expense relative to the size of the entity, its resources, and the nature of its operations.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act applies to any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance and requires such programs to ensure that their practices and policies do not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to: making facilities accessible, modifying work schedules, providing assistive technology, offering sign language interpreters, and adapting testing or training materials.

The process for requesting accommodations typically involves an interactive dialogue between the individual with a disability and the entity responsible for providing the accommodation. This dialogue aims to identify the barriers and potential solutions that are effective and reasonable.

Entities are encouraged to document all requests and the steps taken to provide accommodations. This documentation helps in demonstrating compliance with ADA and Section 504 requirements.