It is illegal to discriminate against existing and potential employees on the basis of their 'disability'. Employers have a duty to make ' reasonable accommodation' for people with disabilities. The definition of disability is broad and includes all cognitive, physical and sensory disabilities. Back to Top. Computers and The Act .
Computers are an important communication tool in an increasing number of jobs.
Adaptive and alternative technologies, can make a computer accessible to people with disabilities. However, these adaptations and modifications can only be made when the alternatives are known about and understood. There are many adaptations that can be made freely to a standard computer system running Windows 95 or 98. Back to Top. Back to Top.