The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that protects the rights of employees with disabilities. Title I of the Act requires employers to provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to obtain a job and successfully perform their duties. One way to do this is by making reasonable accommodations. If you’re not sure of how to accommodate an employee with disabilities or are considering hiring someone who lives with a disability, you may need to make physical changes to the office environment (such as installing ramps) and/or update your technologies and/or communications systems. The specific accommodations vary by the disability of your employee. For example, a person who is hard of hearing may need a sign language interpreter to attend meetings or company events.