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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:

Blue Square Bullet Using sound absorption panels and other noise masking products


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


Blue Square Bullet Using an environmental sound machine


Blue Square Bullet Moving to a private office or area with less distractions


Blue Square Bullet Using watches and timers with prompts


Blue Square Bullet Allowing employee to use headset to listen to music