An employer must hire a dis?abled applicant even if he or she lacks neces?sary job qualifications.

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While employers are encouraged to make reasonable accommodations to allow people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, they are not required to hire a candidate who lacks the necessary job qualifications, even if the person has a disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that people with disabilities be given equal opportunities in the hiring process, but it does not require employers to lower performance standards or hire unqualified individuals.

An Employer Must Hire a Dis?abled Applicant Even If He