Commissioner presses Abode on difference between reasonable modification and accommodation
Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
Commissioner John O'Hay sought a legal distinction between 'reasonable modification' and 'reasonable accommodation'; Abode staff said modifications are physical unit changes and that documentation (visual evidence or a doctor's note) is required where needs are not obvious.
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During the operations presentation, Commissioner John O'Hay asked Abode staff to explain the difference between a "reasonable modification" and a "reasonable accommodation," citing legal parameters under the ADA.
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