An administrator interviews a woman for a clinical social work position in a hospital setting. Mary is confined to a wheelchair, but quite competent in her area of expertise. The hospital is already handicapped accessible and will not pose a problem in the area of movement. Due to Mary's disability, she is required to get out of her chair and lay down for 30 minutes every 4 hours to keep her leg muscles from deteriorating. The administrator finds Mary highly qualified and hires her for the job. She is given two breaks during her shift with a private room to lie down. What did the administrator accomplish?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act requires an administrator to make reasonable accommodations if an individual with a disability needs one to perform a job, apply for a job, or enjoy benefits equal to those offered to others. The only exception is if the accommodations would pose an undue hardship. Administrators should hire individuals based solely on their qualifications and skills.

An Administrator Interviews a Woman for a Clinical Social Work