Reasonable accommodation: a free consulting service available to businesses nationwide, JAN is a popular source for information. (Job Accommodation Network) (The Business of Employment)

From: Paraplegia News | Date: October 1, 1993 | Copyright information

Myth: Employers who hire people with disabilities must spend thousands of dollars on equipment to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

Fact: The most frequent accommodations businesses have provided are modifying work activities or schedules and adjusting job duties. Cost: $0. The average cost of all types of accommodations is $500.

According to a report released by the President's Committe on Employment on People With Disabilities' Job Accommodation Network (JAN), 90% of accommodations cost less than $1,000. The data is based on a random survey of ...

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