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Accommodations at Work: What Do I Need to Know?

The primary purpose of the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research's Accommodations at Work: What do I Need to Know? 

Accommodations don't change expectations at work but an adjustment to help a need or challenge. For example, a cashier with a physical disability may request an increase in lunchtime to rest for their shift. In a workplace, workers can only get accommodations under the law if they 'disclose' their disability.

If you need help determining what accommodations can be helpful, the tip sheet is a starting point. The guide includes studies, supporting articles, and visuals to learn about 'reasonable' accommodations. 

Want to Know More? 

Find the tip sheet here:  https://repository.escholarship.umassmed.edu/bitstream/handle/20.500.14038/52645/Accommodations%20at%20Work%202023.10.25.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y.

Nicolellis, D. (2023). Accommodations at Work: What Do I Need to Know? Worcester, MA: UMass Chan Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC), Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research.

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance:1-800-654-7726.

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