What should be considered in determining if a reasonable accommodation is appropriate?
• Determine if the request is reasonable. The reasonableness of the proposed accommodation means that the accommodation “seems reasonable on its face, i.e., ordinarily or in the run of cases,” “plausible,” or “feasible,” as defined by the Supreme Court. • The accommodation must also be effective. An accommodation is effective if it meets the needs of the individual. • When providing auxiliary aids (e.g., assistive technology ergonomic equipment, TTY, interpreter), preference should be given to the item requested by the individual, unless that which was requested constitutes an undue hardship.
