Walking

A person who performs certain job-related tasks for a person with a disability to help overcome limitations resulting from the disability. Examples include a page turner for a person who has no hands, or a travel attendant to act as a sighted guide to assist a blind employee on work-related travel. WPAS may include personal care-related assistance such as helping an employee to access the restroom, eat or drink at work, or travel for business purposes.

Scooters designed to traverse outdoor environments, including sand, soft wet ground, uneven surfaces, curbs and slopes.

All-terrain wheelchairs are designed to withstand harsh conditions and traverse outdoor environments, including sand, soft wet ground, uneven surfaces, curbs and slopes.

Anti-fatigue matting provides a buffer between the floor surface and an individual's body. These mats are available in a variety of sizes and often can be custom made. These mats are designed to relieve fatigue for individuals who have to stand for prolonged periods.

These wheelchairs are designed to be lightweight and compact for use in limited storage space situations and travel situations. Transport chairs are designed to be pushed from behind by another individual.

Scooters can be used by people who are obese and have difficulty walking, but must be able to safely accommodate the weight of each user. Some companies provide scooters that are rated up to 400 pounds.

Wheelchairs with high weight capacities are available for purchase. These may come in manual or power types.

A personal transportation or mobility product differs from a wheelchair, scooter, or walker in that a person can sit or stand and use forward or backward movements to propel the device. These products can be an alternative to a traditional mobility device.

Wheelchairs that recline are available for individuals who use wheelchairs and need to alternate positioning or maintain a reclined posture.

Walkers fitted with wheels to allow for extra mobility and ease of movement.

Scooters can be used by people with mobility impairments who do not need a wheelchair but who have difficulty walking for various reasons, such as fatigue or muscle weakness. Scooters come with a variety of options, such as baskets, armrests, plain or plush seats, and all-terrain capability.

Electric scooters to facilitate fast, easy movement for individuals of short stature and little people.

Telework, within certain fields, can be an excellent alternative for employees who have conditions that make it difficult for them to leave their home or reliably travel to a place of work. Employers should consider if a job can be made compatible with telework for their employees and communicate their expectations and requirement for the job to be performed out of home. Allowing work from home during worksite or office construction; extremely hot, cold, or inclement weather; or parking renovations could be a reasonable accommodation.

Walkers can be used by people with mobility impairments who do not need a wheelchair but who have difficulty walking for various reasons, such as fatigue or muscle weakness. Walkers come in various sizes and options, including having wheels.

Walkers and other walking aids made to be accessible by individuals that are taller than average.

Walkers with built in seating to double as chairs for resting on a walk or for preventing exhausted falls.

Wearable anti-fatigue matting can include a non-slip material that is fitted over shoes to provide a safer and more stable walking surface, and anti-fatigue insoles for your shoes.

A variety of manual and power wheelchairs are available for purchase. Many brands come in several types, including large capacity, reclining, and lightweight.

Wheelchairs that have been designed for use by Individuals of short stature are available. These may come in manual or power types.

Redesigning a worksite as an accommodation can include moving a workstation closer to a break room, restroom, office equipment, or employee parking lot; duplicating work materials in a workspace; teleconferencing into meetings; having others report to the employee physically; or communicating in an alternative way (instant messaging, pager, texting, or telephone). Modifying a workspace for an employee who experiences limitations in concentration can help limit or even eliminate both auditory and visual distractions. These modifications can include relocating employees to private area away from high traffic areas, reducing clutter in the employee’s work environment, redesigning an employee’s workspace to minimize visual distractions, and providing higher cubicle walls and/or cubicle doors.