reasonable accommodation

/ˈriːzənəbəl əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/
noun phraseIntermediate required adjustments for disability access
⚖️Law
formal

Modifications or adjustments made to policies, practices, or physical environments to enable people with disabilities to access and participate in work, education, or services.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers must provide reasonable accommodation unless it causes undue hardship.

Employers are legally required to make adjustments for disabled employees unless it is excessively difficult or costly.

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This term is often used in legal and workplace contexts to describe compliance with disability rights laws.

Collocations

provide reasonable accommodationto make necessary adjustments for disabled individualsrequest reasonable accommodationto ask for modifications to support disability access

Related Phrases

undue hardshipphrase
excessive difficulty or cost that excuses non-compliance with accommodation requirements

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

This term is often used in legal documents and workplace policies to describe required adjustments for disabled individuals.

Gold Rule

Compliance Requirement

In many jurisdictions, providing reasonable accommodation is a legal obligation under disability rights laws.

📖Word Origin

Derived from legal terminology in disability rights laws, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the U.S.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in legal, workplace, and educational contexts to describe compliance with disability rights laws. It emphasizes fairness and inclusivity.

Word Breakdown

reasonable
fair, appropriate, and not excessive
adjective
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accommodation
adjustments or modifications to support access
noun
English Dictionary