The individual needs to have a record of their disability, or at least be regarded as having an impairment that could interfere with their work performance. The disability must limit normal daily activity, and the employee or applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Most employers must follow the law by modifying the work environment to enable the individual with the disability to experience equal opportunity in employment. Employers with 5 or more employees must comply with the law. Refusing to provide reasonable accommodations is considered to be discrimination.
Reasonable accommodations covers a broad range of devices and services.
If an individual believes an employer has failed to provide reasonable accommodations or has discriminated against him or her in any other way, a complaint can be made. The individual should contact an attorney or advocate for the filing of the complaint. If the complaint is found to be true, the courts may order, among other things, reinstatement to the job, building of a modified environment, provision of assistive devices, and, possibly, a cash settlement.