Javier,a sales representative at a company that supplies frozen foods to supermarkets,is required to travel to the stores to meet their managers and view their inventory.After a recent road accident,Javier's left hand became severely impaired and only his right hand is functional.Javier requests that the company install a one-hand driving system,costing $35,000 to $45,000,in one of its minivans so that he can drive it.Based on the size and financial position of the company,this cost is more than it can afford.The employer should convey to Javier that:

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The employer should convey to Javier that it cannot make the requested reasonable accommodation due to undue hardship but ask him whether he is willing to pay a portion of the cost that will be incurred in making the accommodation. Where the cost of the accommodation would result in an undue hardship and outside funding is not available, the disabled employee or applicant should be given the option of paying the portion of the cost that constitutes an undue hardship.

Javier,a Sales Representative at a Company That Supplies Frozen Foods