The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New York State & New York City Human Rights Laws entitle people with disabilities to reasonable accommodations in order to help them perform the essential functions of their job. The United Federation of Teachers assists members with disabilities in obtaining reasonable accommodations with the New York City Department of Education under these laws.
A reasonable accommodation may include, but is not limited to, making existing facilities accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities; acquiring or modifying equipment or devices; reassignment to a vacant position, and others. An employer is not required to lower performance standards to make an accommodation, and generally is not obligated to provide personal use items such as eyeglasses or hearing aids. Please note that an employer is not required to grant the specific accommodation requested, as long as the accommodation that is granted is effective.
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