Empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives

ADA is the obligation to provide reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities. There are no specific policies or procedures that employers must follow when trying to accommodate an employee with a disability.An employer does not need to provide an accommodation that would cause an undue hardship. For example, a reasonable accommodation does not include removing essential job functions, creating new jobs, and providing personal need items such as eyeglasses and mobility aids. Nothing in the ADA prohibits employers from providing these types of accommodations; they simply are not required accommodations. The accommodation process is supposed to be an interactive process between the employee and employer. The employee is responsible for requesting the accommodation and seeing the process through.Not all accommodations are effective for everyone. It is important to assess your symptoms, but also your specific job, responsibilities, and work setting." c-nmssatomrichtext_nmssatomrichtext-host="">

An accommodation is a modification to the work environment or the way an essential job function is performed. Learn about requesting a reasonable accommodation, how to determine effective accommodations, and what types of accommodations might be reasonable below.One of the key non-discrimination requirements of Title I of the ADA is the obligation to provide reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities. There are no specific policies or procedures that employers must follow when trying to accommodate an employee with a disability.An employer does not need to provide an accommodation that would cause an undue hardship. For example, a reasonable accommodation does not include removing essential job functions, creating new jobs, and providing personal need items such as eyeglasses and mobility aids. Nothing in the ADA prohibits employers from providing these types of accommodations; they simply are not required accommodations. The accommodation process is supposed to be an interactive process between the employee and employer. The employee is responsible for requesting the accommodation and seeing the process through.Not all accommodations are effective for everyone. It is important to assess your symptoms, but also your specific job, responsibilities, and work setting.

Examples of Accommodations

accommodation ideas that may prove effective in managing specific MS-related symptoms. The following accommodation examples are more general in nature. Worksite

Restrooms — installing grab bars, lower the height of soap or paper towel dispensers
Entrances — ramps or mechanized door openers
Location of work space — moving your office closer to the restroom
Parking — parking spot closer to the door

Job restructuring

Changing the type of work you do
Job Sharing
Modifying roles/responsibilities

Modified work schedules and leave

Going part-time from full-time work
Shortened work week
Flexible scheduling
Telecommuting
Time off for medical appointments or sick leave

Equipment and Services

Assistive technology including voice recognition software, trackball instead of mouse, glare screen for visual impairment etc.

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There are specific accommodation ideas that may prove effective in managing specific MS-related symptoms. The following accommodation examples are more general in nature. Worksite

Restrooms — installing grab bars, lower the height of soap or paper towel dispensers
Entrances — ramps or mechanized door openers
Location of work space — moving your office closer to the restroom
Parking — parking spot closer to the door

Job restructuring

Changing the type of work you do
Job Sharing
Modifying roles/responsibilities

Modified work schedules and leave

Going part-time from full-time work
Shortened work week
Flexible scheduling
Telecommuting
Time off for medical appointments or sick leave

Equipment and Services

Assistive technology including voice recognition software, trackball instead of mouse, glare screen for visual impairment etc.

Learn about employment rights, protections and options for people who are newly diagnosed with MS.

Accommodations

Examples of Accommodations

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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