What term describes changes to the workplace environment that enable a person with a disability to participate?

• A. Reasonable accommodation
• B. Career advancement plan
• C. Job rotation
• D. Personal leave

Answer: (A)

Reasonable accommodation describes modifications to the workplace or to how a job is performed that allow a qualified person with a disability to participate in work and perform essential duties. These changes can be physical adaptations (like accessible entrances or adjustable desks), assistive technology, flexible scheduling, or adjusted tasks, all aimed at removing barriers and ensuring equal opportunity. This directly addresses participation in the job, which is why it’s the best answer. The other concepts relate to different ideas: planning for career growth, rotating tasks for training, or taking time off, none of which describe altering the environment to enable participation.