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[[Accommodations]] ==Questions to Consider== #What limitations is the employee who uses a wheelchair experiencing? #How do these limitations affect the employee and the employee’s job performance? #What specific job tasks are problematic as a result of these limitations? #What accommodations are available to reduce or remove these problems? #Are all possible resources being used to determine possible accommodations? #Has the employee who uses a wheelchair been consulted regarding possible accommodations? #Once accommodations are in place, would it be useful to meet with the employee who uses a wheelchair to evaluate the effectiveness of the accommodations and to determine whether additional accommodations are needed? #Do supervisory team and employees need training regarding employees who use wheelchairs? ==Workstation Access== Some examples of obstacles faced by wheelchair users and possible accommodations are: *Height adjustable desk or table for a person who cannot work comfortably at an existing desk *Accessible filing system for a person who cannot reach upper and lower file drawers in a vertical file cabinet *Office supplies and frequently used materials on most accessible shelves or drawers for a person who cannot reach upper and lower shelves and drawers *Page turners and book holders for a person who cannot manipulate paper *Writing aids for a person who cannot grip a writing tool *Accessible office machines, such as copiers and faxes, so a person using a wheelchair can access them from a seated position *Voice activated speaker phone, large button phone, automatic dialing system, voice mail system, and/or headset, depending on the person’s needs and preferences *Alternative access for computers such as speech recognition,trackballs, key guards, alternative keyboards, and/or mouth sticks, depending on the person’s needs and preferences ==Workplace Access== People who use wheelchairs may encounter obstacles before reaching their workstations. Some examples of these hurdles and possible accommodations are: *Flexible scheduling so a person who cannot drive can access public transportation *Accessible parking for a person who does drive *Accessible route of travel from the parking lot into the building *Accessible restrooms, lunchroom, break room, etc. *Accessible route of travel to the person’s workstation *Work from home if the person cannot get to the work-site ==Travel for Work== Some possible accommodations for wheelchair users are: *Accessible transportation *Accessible lodging *Accessible meeting/training site *Medical supplies/wheelchair repair at travel destination *Personal attendant care at travel destination

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