Separate but equal? Reasonable accommodation in the information age

This article points to regressive effects that may result from uncritical i nterpretations of technology's role in achieving the employment goals of th e Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Historical perspectives on reasona ble accommodation, the emergence of new technologies, and the construction of public problems offer insights for planners as we consider how an inform ation society could unintentionally subvert social policies that now tilt t owards reducing physical barriers for people with disabilities. This articl e explores the extent of the phenomenon and urges planners to join the conv ersation about reasonable accommodation in the information age.