Accommodations by Type of Disability
Job Accommodations for
Employees with Mobility Impairments
Definition of “Mobility Impairments”
The term "mobility impairments" refers to any disability that limits a person’s physical ability to perform daily life functions such as walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects, writing, operating equipment, etc. Mobility impairments may result in various types of limitations, including:
- Gross motor limitations: difficulty standing, sitting, walking, climbing, lifting, moving or transferring objects, and accessing workstations.
- Fine motor limitations: difficulty gripping or pinching objects, using a keyboard or mouse, writing, driving or operating vehicles.
- Sensitivity to extreme temperatures
- Chronic fatigue and weakness
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