You have a right to ask for accommodations at work to help you do your job.
Accommodations are changes that allow you to apply for a job, interview, take any required tests or perform your job.
Examples:
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Changes in work environment that allow you to get around — wheelchair ramps, special desks, letting you interview on the first floor, etc.
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Changes in format for written materials —if you need instructions in large print, braille, or audio format
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Special equipment — special keyboards, voice recognition software, etc.
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Flexible work or break schedule
Make sure you ask for an accommodation if you think you need one!
Learn more at these websites:
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Here's what you can do:
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Look at the examples from these websites
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Think about what accommodations you might need
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Know how to ask for them
- If you're working with a Vocational Program, they can help you
Sources: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Job Accommodation Network