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Make it someone else's problem

Disclaimer

This article is sarcasm. Although this article seems describe almost exactly how some people refuse legitimate accommodation, it is actually designed to show what not to do - barriers should be removed, not fought for. It is also part of a larger article, How to Keep Your Barriers.

Tactic Description

If you run out of options, send them somewhere else. Tell them to talk to the manager (but make sure the manager is out first or you could get in trouble!), or, better yet, your company's disability office. It is okay if you don't have a disability office, they won't figure that out for a while. If you do have a disability office, they should talk about how it is company policy to be inclusive and accommodate differences. But whatever it takes, they should not - under any circumstances - agree that a barrier should be removed. If they get close to doing so, they should immediately refer the requester to yet another office. Sending them to the legal office is always a good tactic at this point. Or simply call the police and accuse them of harassment and interfering with your legitimate business. After all, they have no right to take your time!

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