Practical examples, clearer support
Reasonable Adjustment Examples
The best reasonable adjustments are not generic perks. They are practical changes that reduce a specific barrier, make work more accessible and can be recorded, reviewed and followed through.
Good examples connect three things
An example is useful only if it leads to action.
Good examples connect three things
An example is useful only if it leads to action.
How to use these examples
These examples are prompts, not prescriptions.
A reasonable adjustment should respond to the person's actual barrier, role and working context. Two people with the same condition may need different support. Two people with different conditions may need the same adjustment.
Use the examples below to think more clearly about barriers and practical support. Then record what has been requested, what has been agreed, who owns the next step and when it should be reviewed.
Examples by workplace barrier
Verbal information is hard to retain
- written meeting summaries
- clear action points
- deadlines confirmed in writing
- recordings or transcripts where appropriate
the person does not have to rely only on memory or real-time processing.
Open-plan work is overwhelming
- quiet workspace
- noise-reducing headphones
- reduced hot-desking
- agreed remote working days
- desk away from high-traffic areas
sensory load is reduced, making focus and regulation easier.
Task priorities are unclear
- prioritised task lists
- regular check-ins
- clear deadlines
- visual timelines
- agreed definition of urgent
the person can understand what matters most and avoid unnecessary overwhelm.
Meetings create access difficulties
- agendas in advance
- shorter meetings
- captions
- written follow-up
- permission to contribute in writing
meetings become easier to prepare for, process and act on.
Fatigue affects consistency
- flexible hours
- adjusted breaks
- phased return
- recovery time after high-demand tasks
- workload planning
support is built around sustainable participation rather than crisis management.
Recruitment processes are inaccessible
- interview questions in advance
- alternative assessment formats
- clear instructions
- sensory-friendly interview space
the person can show their skills without being blocked by the process itself.
Examples by category
Communication
Written instructions, advance agendas, captions, clear task ranking, structured feedback.
Environment
Quiet zones, adjusted lighting, fixed desks, noise-reducing headphones, workspace changes.
Technology
Assistive software, screen readers, dictation tools, specialized hardware, communication aids.
Working Patterns
Flexible hours, remote work, adjusted breaks, phased return, predictable schedules.
Management
Regular check-ins, mentoring, job coaching, awareness training, adjusted targets.
Recruitment
Alternative assessments, interview questions in advance, clear instructions, sensory-friendly spaces.
Recording examples with AXS Passport
AXS Passport helps organisations move from informal support conversations to clearer access profiles, adjustment requests and review.
Guided access profile
People can explain barriers, preferences and support needs in a structured way.
Adjustment requests
Support requests can be reviewed and followed through.
Clear records
Agreed support can be recorded with better context.
Review over time
Adjustments can be revisited when workload, role or environment changes.
Make reasonable adjustments easier to manage
AXS Passport helps organisations manage access needs, reasonable adjustment requests, records and review in one clearer process.