1. Case Studies in Reasonable Accommodation
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Module 3d
Case Studies in Reasonable Accommodation
In this module we’re going to explore how perceptions of disability have developed and evolved over time as well as the impact society and legislation have had on creating and sustaining those views of disability.
Facilitators should move somewhat quickly through these slides. Do not read the notes verbatim. The notes are meant for your reference to help give you the information to provide a context for the audience. These slides are meant to provide a background of understanding how different views of disability have evolved over time. It’s important to avoid having the audience get stuck on any one view or engage in lengthy debate over whether these views are accurate.
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2. Disclaimer
Information, materials, and/or technical assistance are intended solely as informal guidance, and are neither a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the ADA, nor binding on any agency with enforcement responsibility under the ADA. The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center is authorized by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to provide information, materials, and technical assistance to individuals and entities that are covered by the ADA. The contents of this document were developed under a grant from the Department of Education, NIDRR grant number H133 A However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

3. Let’s start with a film clip
As you watch the film clip, think through:
What accommodations do you see in the clip?
How much would these accommodations cost (ballpark figure OK)?
How much will it cost Walmart to lose this employee?

4. Film Clip — Walmart

5. What do you think? What accommodations do you see in the clip?
How much would these accommodations cost (ballpark figure OK)?
How much will it cost Walmart to lose this employee?
What’s the difference between the cost of the accommodation and the cost of losing this employee?

6. An activity In small groups—working together
Each small group gets a case handout
Read your case
Discuss questions given for each case
Bring discussion back to large group

7. Large Group Discussion
For each case:
What are two accommodations that might apply?
Taking one of the accommodations: What would it cost (ballpark figure OK)?
How much would it cost to lose this employee
What’s the difference?