Many employees with significant disabilities know the importance of balancing Assistive Technology (AT) and Workplace Personal Assistance Services (WPAS) when needed as an employment accommodation. Unfortunately, employees who need both accommodations are fearful that potential employers will consider the request for both accommodations unreasonable. Employers who do not fully understand the need for these employees to have both accommodations would probably agree. It is important for the employee to explain why both supports are needed to maximize their efficiency. In order to justify the need for both accommodations, the employee should become very knowledgeable about workplace AT and workplace PAS.
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to view/download this fact sheet, which provides guidance on understanding and using AT and WPAS in the workplace including scenarios on how to request both as employment accommodations.
Source: The Arc’s Monday Morning in Washington, DC Volume 07 Issue 50 December 17, 2007
