Job Accommodation Network's
Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR)

People with learning disabilities may have difficulty concentrating on work details. Concentration can be affected by audible or visual distractions in or near the person's work area. Some audible distractions include: overhearing conversations, phones ringing, doors opening/closing, or machines running. Some visual distractions include: people walking by the work area, traffic/activities seen through a window, or tasks being completed at a copier/fax or other work area. Accommodations may include:

Using sound absorption panels and other noise masking products

Using cubicle walls and doors to work area to reduce visual/audible distractions

Using an environmental sound machine

Moving to a private office or area with less distractions

Using watches and timers with prompts

Allowing employee to use headset to listen to music

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Accommodations are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you need additional information or would like to discuss the information presented here, contact JAN directly.

SOAR is brought to you by the Job Accommodation Network, a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor.