{"id":270,"date":"2021-12-08T12:34:42","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T17:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/transitiontoemployment\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=270"},"modified":"2021-12-08T12:34:42","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T17:34:42","slug":"types-of-accommodations","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/transitiontoemployment\/chapter\/types-of-accommodations\/","title":{"raw":"Types of Accommodations","rendered":"Types of Accommodations"},"content":{"raw":"There are a number of options available for an employer to accommodate an employee with a disability depending on the unique circumstances of each situation. The following chart provides examples of some specific disabilities and possible accommodations that may be utilized:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[table id=2 \/]\r\n\r\nRefer to<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/transitiontoemployment\/back-matter\/appendix-ii\/\">Appendix B<\/a><\/strong> for a more detailed list of possible accommodations.","rendered":"<p>There are a number of options available for an employer to accommodate an employee with a disability depending on the unique circumstances of each situation. 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