Introduction to Job Accommodation

Learn creative approaches to accommodation planning that enhances the productivity, comfort and safety of employees with disabilities — while respecting their privacy, autonomy and dignity. Through presentations, discussions, case studies, and brainstorming and simulation exercises, participants will

1. Understand key concepts about employment accommodation.
2. Learn ADAPTABLE, a general approach to workplace accommodation planning.
3. Know what contributes to the success — or the failure — of the accommodation process.
4. Apply the ADAPTABLE approach to cases of employees with disabilities.

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