A Reasonable Accommodation refers to adjustments made to policies, practices, or procedures to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities and access to participate in programs, services, or activities. Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations specifically apply to employment, adjusting the work environment or job duties to allow equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Accommodations can also be requested by visitors or patrons of cultural experiences, such as modifications to communication methods or auxiliary aids and services to ensure equal access. The accommodation must be effective without imposing undue hardship on the entity providing it.
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