Many talented and capable employees are affected by a medical or neuropsychological condition that warrants job accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A formal evaluation is the key to securing the support you need to thrive professionally.
Do You Need a Workplace Accommodation Evaluation?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disability in the workplace may warrant accommodations. If your condition has a substantial impact on a major life activity, such as concentrating, reading, or writing, you may be eligible. Our evaluation provides the necessary documentation to support your request. Examples of qualifying conditions include:
- Dyslexia (impaired reading)
- Dysgraphia (impaired writing)
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Fibromyalgia
- Cognitive effects from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Examples of Workplace Accommodations
Based on the results of an evaluation, specific accommodations can be recommended. Examples include:
- Permission to wear noise-canceling headphones or earbuds to reduce distractions
- An office with walls and a door to minimize interruptions
- Permission to use dictation software provided by the workplace
- Use of text-to-speech software to verbalize or “speak” text
- Access to a proofreader for important documents
- Extended time for certain tasks or projects
- A hybrid schedule to work at home several days a week
Get the Documentation You Need
Our neuropsychological testing provides the formal, objective documentation required by employers to grant accommodations. The process is confidential, professional, and focused on empowering you in your career.
We provide evaluations for workplace accommodations in New York City and Chicago, and through telehealth in 43 states.
New York or Chicago: +1(212) 784-6105
Frequently Asked Questions About Job Accommodations
A workplace accommodations evaluation is a specialized neuropsychological assessment designed to identify and document the cognitive or psychological challenges that impact your performance at work. Its primary purpose is to provide the formal documentation required to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The ADA requires objective documentation of a disability that substantially impacts a major life activity, such as working. Our comprehensive evaluation provides a formal diagnosis and a detailed report explaining how your condition affects your job functions, which serves as the evidence needed to support your request to HR or your employer.
You will receive a comprehensive report that includes a formal diagnosis, a summary of the test results, and a clear explanation of your cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Crucially, the report will also include specific, evidence-based recommendations for workplace accommodations tailored to your needs.
Many conditions can qualify, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), learning disabilities like Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), and the cognitive effects of conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or a traumatic brain injury.
Yes, the entire evaluation process is strictly confidential. You are in control of the final report and decide if and when to share it with your employer, HR department, or legal counsel.