The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that employers make reasonable accommodations for individuals who have disabilities. How might this requirement affect teachers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters? How is it legal for law enforcement to turn away applicants for diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

The discussion this week is asking you to dive into the topic of reasonable accommodations. By this I mean, I am looking for your thoughtful and deep insights into making these decisions. The question asks you to consider making reasonable accommodation for three different types of positions and based on the essential duties and job qualifications of those jobs. You need to consider what reasonable accommodation might look like for those jobs. And you are being asked to carefully examine why it is legal for certain organizations to turn away applicants as a result of specific diseases. Please be mindful I am expecting you to dig in and provide specifics, examples and documented sources of information.