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Accommodation Examples
Learning Disabilities

Small Blue Triangle Bullet A new-hire telemarketer with deficits in reading comprehension had to watch a computerized training tutorial, then complete timed quizzes on the computer. To accommodate this employee, the computer screen color scheme and font was adjusted to make it easier for the individual to read the test material. The employee used a ruler held to the computer screen to "stay on the line" when reading test questions. The employee was allowed to watch the tutorial more than once and was allowed to take the quizzes un-timed.

Small Blue Triangle Bullet A teacher with a learning disability had difficulty spelling words correctly on the chalkboard. The employer provided an overhead projector with plenty of blank overhead sheets. The teacher wrote words, phrases, or sentences on the overhead sheets then let a fellow teacher check for accuracy. Now the teacher can forgo using the chalkboard; instead the teacher can display information from the projector.

Small Blue Triangle Bullet A researcher in a technology company had expressive writing disorder. The employee's job tasks included gathering information for written reports. To accommodate this employee, Inspiration software was provided to help the employee organize, prioritize, and then outline the information for reports. The employer also provided a hard copy dictionary and thesaurus.

Small Blue Triangle Bullet An employee who works in a manufacturing environment had a learning disability. The employee had difficulty remembering task sequences of the job. The supervisor provided written instructions, whereby each major task was broken down into smaller, sequential sub-parts. Each subpart was color-coded for easy reference (green means start, red means stop).

Small Blue Triangle Bullet An employee who had expressive language disorder had difficulty communicating with the supervisor. This employee preferred to read communication, then, respond in writing. The supervisor adjusted the method of supervision, whereby communication with this employee occurred through email instead of face to face.

Small Blue Triangle Bullet A building contractor with dyscalculia was inefficient when creating job quotes. To ensure the mathematical calculations were accurate, the employee spent extra time "figuring" and "double-checking" the numbers. The site supervisor purchased the Jobber 6 contractor's calculator to help the employee "figure" fractions, triangles, circles, area (and more) efficiently and accurately.

Small Blue Triangle Bullet A clerical worker with auditory processing disorder reported daily to a large firm, where work assignments were handed out daily. To ensure the job assignment is accurate, the employee used a voice activated recorder to record the assignment, the job location, the supervisor's name, and other pertinent information. The employee was able to listen to this information whenever necessary.


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