Mario and Marla are web development professionals for a popular high-tech company. Due to injuries Mario sustained while serving in the Army Reserves, upon his return the company provided him and other returning soldiers with ergonomic desks and chairs that accommodate wheel chairs and bad backs. Although Marla is hearing impaired, the company does not need to consider providing her with a headset that magnifies sound because she is the only employee out of 200 requiring this accommodation.

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The company should consider providing a headset that magnifies sound for Marla as she has a specific need, regardless of whether or not she is the only employee who requires this accommodation. It is important for the company to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities.

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