The primary concern is the safety of both the involved employee, his or her colleagues, and the workplace. Accordingly, equipment could be safeguarded in order to ensure that an employee is not hurt in the course of a seizure. Ideally, a worker that is epileptic should not be required to operate potentially dangerous machinery.
Reasonable adjustments for a person who is prone to panic or anxiety attacks may include a counseling service to help these persons adjust to their work environment and situation. As in the case of epilepsy, the employee should take responsibility to notify the employer and colleagues of his or her exact needs. The employee can for example be notified in advance of specifically stressful situations in the workplace, and referred for counseling if necessary.
In the case of a speech impairment, there are several options. The person can for example use writing to communicate. A...
Fellow employees should be trained in communicating with such a person, in terms of both general attitude and tolerance, as well as specific communication issues. The communication should always occur in a positive and supportive manner.
Color blind persons can be accommodated in a variety of ways. Adjustments for this ability can focus on color coded signs and signals in the workplace. Colors could for example be adjusted to offer greater contrasts between light and dark, so that they are more clearly visible to the color blind person. Lettering instead of color codes could also be used in certain cases.
It is vitally important to make reasonable adjustments so that disabled persons can be accommodated in the workplace, and live their lives with dignity. Many agencies are available for education and adjustment purposes.
