Physical Disabilities
“Is there any reason that you cannot perform the
duties of this job with reasonable accommodation?”
■“I have read the job posting and description and have all
the necessary skills and then some to perform the duties of
the job. I would need accommodation with the computer
screen. My vision is such that I need a magnifier that is eas-
ily purchased and installed so that I can work for long peri-
ods of time without my eyes getting irritated. My previous
employers have been able to accommodate my needs and
have found it worth the effort because of my extensive
knowledge and strong ability to work with accounting
data and systems.”
■“As you can see from my résumé, I have strong computer
skills and customer service experience. The fact that I am in
a wheelchair would require a ramp to provide me with
access to the building. I noticed that you had such a ramp
in place, so there shouldn’t be any problem for me to get in
and out of the building. I have an excellent reputation for
my dependability, reliability, and punctuality. I can’t remem-
ber a single time when I was late for work.”
■“According to your job posting, it is requirement of the
job to be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Could you tell me
how often lifting would be required? If it were a small
percentage, I wouldn’t have a problem with the respon-
sibility. If it were a major part of the job, then I would
need assistance with the lifting requirement. I have been
able to lift at my last jobs with no problem. In fact if you
asked my last boss, she would tell you that I am a ball of
energy, and I do not let challenges slow me down. I can
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