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For the most part, all federal and California Laws conform to the ADA. These laws do not specifically provide funds for Assistive Technology -- employers may be required to supply equipment to assist a person with a disability to perform his or her job.
To qualify for protection under the law, an individual must have a disability as defined by the ADA. The individual needs to have a record of their disability, or at least be regarded as having an impairment that could interfere with their work performance. The disability must limit normal daily activity, and the employee or applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Most employers must follow the law by modifying the work environment to enable the individual with the disability to experience equal opportunity in employment. Employers with 5 or more employees must comply with the law. Refusing to provide reasonable accommodations is considered to be discrimination.
Modifications are termed "reasonable accommodations" and are determined on an individual basis. Reasonable accommodations covers a broad range of devices and services. Employers are not required to accommodate an individual's disability if doing so would create an "undue hardship" for the employer. This means the accommodations would be too costly and/or difficult to implement.
If an individual believes an employer has failed to provide reasonable accommodations or has discriminated against him or her in any other way, a complaint can be made. The individual should contact an attorney or advocate for the filing of the complaint. If the complaint is found to be true, the courts may order, among other things, reinstatement to the job, building of a modified environment, provision of assistive devices, and, possibly, a cash settlement.
Complaints can be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at the closest regional office:
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Grigsby relies on many different devices to assist her in daily living. She has a door opener which she uses with a remote control. She also uses a Hoyer lift, which hoist her in a harness from her chair to the bathroom or bedroom. The lift is even portable and convenient for easy travel." 
