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Workplace Design and Accommodating workers with Disabilities Department on Disability and Human Development University of Illinois at Chicago Robin Jones, Director DBTAC-Great Lakes ADA Center Glenn Hedman, Coordinator Assistive Technology Unit (ATU)
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Reasonable Accommodation: The  to being “qualified”  “ Modification or adjustment to the application process, the position itself, the work environment, or the way things are usually done” –  EEOC ADA Enforcement Guidance
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Common Limitations found in Older Healthcare Workers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Potential Accommodations: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Use of Workplace Flexibility Practices ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Visit  www.hrtips.org  for more information on accommodations for people with specific disabilities.
What is the cost of providing accommodations? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source:  University of Iowa, Law, Health Policy and Disability Center 2006
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Accommodations make good business sense! Questions? 800-949-4232 (V/TTY) www.adagreatlakes.org [email_address]
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Workplace Design And Accommodating Workers With Disabilities

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  • 17. Accommodations make good business sense! Questions? 800-949-4232 (V/TTY) www.adagreatlakes.org [email_address]
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