When is a reasonable accommodation necessary?
A requested accommodation is necessary when there is an identifiable relationship, or nexus, between the requested accommodation and the individual’s disability. Some examples of Reasonable Accommodations are:
- Assigned parking space for a person with a mobility impairment
- Assigned lower mailbox for a person who uses a wheelchair
- Permitting an assistance animal in a “no pets building for a person who is deaf, blind, has seizures, or has a mental disability