The Americans with Disabilities Act $($ada$.$gov$)$ requires businesses with $15$ or more employees to provide reasonable accommodation for all employees who haveor who have a record of havinga disability. A disability is any condition that limits one or more major life activities.

Should small businesses be required to provide adaptive technology to all employees, regardless of cost$?$ Should they have to provide the technology the employee wants? Or can they choose other methods of addressing the issue of concern? What if the disability becomes so great that it causes the business financial hardship? Is the business then legally required to provide accommodation? What is the moral responsibility?

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

These questions pertain to legal and ethical aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA as well as the general responsibilities of businesses ... View the full answer