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Provide ‘Reasonable Accommodation’ Under ADA

Effective and consistent reasonable accommodation procedures under the Americans with Disabilities Act can help with retention—and prevent legal problems in complying with the law. This was the suggestion given by attorney Helen Adams during a webinar sponsored by the Council on Education in Management.

Adams said employers implementing a reasonable accommodation process should identify available resources, understand how to incorporate medical information, and "sell" company management on the importance of an effective…