Reasonable Accommodations and Disabilities

Course Summary

Every person, no matter their background, has the right to enjoy equal opportunities in the workplace. Understanding how to assess reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities — both visible and invisible — is a major part of how you and your managers safeguard that right.

This mini-course discusses what reasonable accommodations are, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the role disability can play in performance management.

Why is this training important?

Training on reasonable accommodations for disabilities ensures that all employees, especially managers and HR personnel, understand their responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By being knowledgeable about reasonable accommodations, employees can better support colleagues with disabilities, fostering a work environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Such training helps to eliminate barriers, allowing employees with disabilities to fully participate in and contribute to the workplace.