JAN has a database of accommodations ideas for a variety of different situations, and free one-on-one consulting services for employers looking towards establish accommodations. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission also has information on reasonable accommodation. Success stories from EARN and the Chamber of Commerce can also provide industry-specific evidence for encouragement.

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Providing accommodation is understandably intimidating, especially considering the need for trial-and-error, due to unanticipated difficulties and needs for adaptation before finding the most appropriate one best suited for the individual in need. Resources are available concerning the best accommodations procedures. Furthermore, there is a displayed need for better training methods in terms of addressing accommodation issues.

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Bonaccio, S., Connelly, C. E., Gellatly, I. R., Jetha, A., &amp; Martin Ginis, K. A. (2019). The participation of people with disabilities in the workplace across the employment cycle: Employer concerns and research evidence. Journal of Business and Psychology, 35(2), 135–158. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-018-9602-5 

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