Question

DaisyRose, Inc is an accounting firm with 30 accountants and has about $3 million annually in net revenues. They are located in an older office building that has a standard elevator. The accountant job descriptions require that they be able to analyze and prepare financial statements and tax returns for clients.

One of the accountants on staff, Iris, has developed macular degeneration and   because of that cannot see a standard computer screen. His doctors have told him that in the next few months he will not be able to see any computer screen. Iris has learned braille (raised type that allow those without sight to read). Iris approaches the CEO of DaisyRose to indicate that he needs voice activated software for his computer and that he would also need the computer to print in Braille so that he could read the returns and statements. Iris has also asked that the elevators be equipped with Braille on the touchpad so that he knows the proper buttons for each floor. The CEO calculates that all of these requests will cost about $100,000 up front and about $20,000 per year after that initial investment.

Please evaluate these facts under the Americans with Disabilities Act to determine whether or not the company will need to make the requested changes.

Answer 1

Americans with disabilities act, insists the employer to provide opportunities for the disabled employees at their work place. Act According to the given case an accountant of the organization DR is leading to a disability that he cannot see the computer screen any more. With proper doctor certifications the accountant asks the employer for the following accommodations as per the ADA.

· voice activated software for his computer

· need the computer to print in Braille

· the elevators be equipped with Braille on the touchpad

For accommodating these facilities for an accountant the organization costs $100,000 and the maintenance $20,000 per year. When considering the annual income of the organization spending such an amount for accommodating a disabled staff won’t be a big task. Apart from this through facilitating this organization can provide job opportunity for blind candidates. According to ADA act, the organizations should provide reasonable accommodations to their disabled staff members.