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Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
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Tamara Sanchez
5 years 2 months ago #32332
by Tamara Sanchez
Is this considered a reasonable accommodation? was created by Tamara Sanchez
So many questions, one came from my significant other as I’ve been teaching him about fair housing. “Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?” Then I ask myself could someone really have a need for this? Can someone ask for such a modification/accommodation in a way that we would have to comply.
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Leah Love Orsbon
5 years 2 months ago #32333
by Leah Love Orsbon
Replied by Leah Love Orsbon on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Bicycle handlebars? I mean, I cannot imagine a doctor prescribing something as non-medical as that without any medicinal known benefit.
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Sarah Trefz Watson
5 years 2 months ago #32334
by Sarah Trefz Watson
Replied by Sarah Trefz Watson on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Maybe they can't afford a medical device so they improvised.
It could be a weird sexual thing too, you just never know...
It could be a weird sexual thing too, you just never know...
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Stefanie Koslosky
5 years 2 months ago #32335
by Stefanie Koslosky
Replied by Stefanie Koslosky on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Maybe a person with no legs? I would think that could make this a reasonable accommodation.
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Tamara Sanchez
5 years 2 months ago #32336
by Tamara Sanchez
Replied by Tamara Sanchez on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Actually, at first I questioned the question but had to think back to that, could an individual that needs assistance getting up from bed. Now I know some older structures cannot handle the weight of a body.
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Joseph Ramsey
5 years 2 months ago #32337
by Joseph Ramsey
Replied by Joseph Ramsey on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Wouldn't this be a reasonable modification? A reasonable accommodation is a change to a policy or practice. Unless say the accommodation was you let them mount it to the wall where you normally do not allow things to be mounted to the wall.
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Jack Metzel
5 years 2 months ago #32338
by Jack Metzel
Replied by Jack Metzel on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Joseph Ramsey this would be a reasonable modification, just as a toilet grab bar would
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Joseph Ramsey
5 years 2 months ago #32339
by Joseph Ramsey
Replied by Joseph Ramsey on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Jack Metzel exactly. We're on the same page. Anything being installed would fall under a modification.
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Tamara Sanchez
5 years 2 months ago #32340
by Tamara Sanchez
Replied by Tamara Sanchez on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
But my guess is one could say no because the item wasn’t designed for that purpose and we can request proper equipment is installed. I’m also wondering if a licensed contractor would do that for anyone. That looks totally DIY.
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Debra Leazenby
5 years 2 months ago #32341
by Debra Leazenby
Replied by Debra Leazenby on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Sorry he can hang his own dang handle bars.
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Debbie Turner Gallogly
5 years 2 months ago #32342
by Debbie Turner Gallogly
Replied by Debbie Turner Gallogly on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Unless you have additional backing in that wall, it's not safe to mount something like this. It then becomes an unreasonable accommodation request because the cost goes too high to tear out the sheetrock and add additional blocking to the wall.
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Tamara Sanchez
5 years 2 months ago #32343
by Tamara Sanchez
Replied by Tamara Sanchez on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Beyond the injuries that could occur if that wall comes crashing down because it can’t support their body weight.
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Joseph Ramsey
5 years 2 months ago #32344
by Joseph Ramsey
Replied by Joseph Ramsey on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Keep in mind that to grant this reasonable modification, the resident must have it installed by a licensed contractor and one that management approves.
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Chris Finetto
5 years 2 months ago #32345
by Chris Finetto
Replied by Chris Finetto on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
That’s not a reasonable modification, it’s an irrational modification... Some sort of kinky crap going on there... What’s the said disability? “I dream about riding my Harley while laying in bed...?”
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Rebecca S. Mills
5 years 2 months ago #32346
by Rebecca S. Mills
Replied by Rebecca S. Mills on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
put it back the way you found it or be charged...what business is it of anyone why?
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Yvonne Krepp-Greene
5 years 2 months ago #32347
by Yvonne Krepp-Greene
Replied by Yvonne Krepp-Greene on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
Ahhh, here’s an idea. There’s a form that management sends to the residents doctor for the doctor to fill out. This form requests the documentation be provided to support the need for any such reasonable accommodation to the resident with their disability.
If not received, no accommodation should be made.
Always remember, you do for one, you must do for all.
If not received, no accommodation should be made.
Always remember, you do for one, you must do for all.
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Peter Katz
5 years 2 months ago #32348
by Peter Katz
Replied by Peter Katz on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
This is awesome and the fact you all took the time to seriously comment on it is better.
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Joseph Ramsey
5 years 2 months ago #32349
by Joseph Ramsey
Replied by Joseph Ramsey on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
It's still in my mind, I mean really, I wonder what the purpose of this contraption is? It looks too far up from the pillows to assist someone in getting up.
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Heather Clemons VanNess
5 years 2 months ago #32350
by Heather Clemons VanNess
Replied by Heather Clemons VanNess on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
That’s what I was thinking. It’s way too high to assist someone getting out of bed. I think it’s someone’s idea of decorating.
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Harold G West
5 years 2 months ago #32351
by Harold G West
Replied by Harold G West on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
OMG! Ya'll are killing me!! thanks for the mid day laugh!!! ???????????????????? Tamara Sanchez this photo is awesome, but the comments are even better!!
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Tamara Sanchez
5 years 2 months ago #32352
by Tamara Sanchez
Replied by Tamara Sanchez on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
I am glad you were able to giggle as much as I have been. I love the comments so much, as well. Let’s just say it’s refreshing to be professional in our answers while laughing a little. Sometimes it’s all about that, what seems unreasonable/reasonable to some may be reasonable/unreasonable to others.
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Nikki Sharp
5 years 2 months ago #32353
by Nikki Sharp
Replied by Nikki Sharp on topic Is this considered a reasonable accommodation?
I am SO glad I am not the only one whose mind went straight to the dark side ????. #Ingenuity