Survey data: Workplace Accommodations: Share Your Experience
September-October 2025 · 214 respondents · Aggregated data only
All data is aggregated. No individual responses, open-ended answers, or identifying information is included on this page. Raw survey data including individual responses is not published in order to protect respondent privacy.
About the respondents
- Total responses: 214
- Had requested an accommodation: 208
- Had not requested: 6
Outcomes of requests
| Outcome | n | % of requesters |
|---|---|---|
| All requests approved | 12 | 6% |
| Majority approved | 51 | 25% |
| One request, approved | 19 | 9% |
| One request, denied | 13 | 6% |
| Majority denied | 53 | 25% |
| All requests denied | 17 | 8% |
| Other / open-ended | 43 | 21% |
How respondents described the process
Note: respondents selected all that applied. Percentages reflect share of 208 requesters.
- Dehumanizing: 75%
- Confusing: 66%
- Invasive: 61%
- Slow: 61%
- Supportive: 8%
- Respectful: 7%
- Efficient: 2%
Challenge level (self-rated 1 to 10)
- Mean: 8.0 (n=208)
- Median: 8
- Rated 7 or higher: 81%
Hardest parts of the process
Note: respondents selected all that applied.
- Lack of clarity around the process: 70%
- Fear of judgment or retaliation: 67%
- Retaliation or changed treatment after request: 61%
- Employer delays: 57%
- Paperwork and medical documentation: 55%
- Invasive questioning: 53%
- Figuring out what to ask for: 52%
Behavior change after request
Note: 65 respondents (31%) provided open-ended descriptions reviewed individually.
| Response | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| I was more scrutinized | 53 | 25% |
| Nothing changed | 31 | 15% |
| I was put on a PIP | 23 | 11% |
| I was fired | 22 | 11% |
| I was more supported | 14 | 7% |
| Open-ended response | 65 | 31% |
Why respondents did not request
All 214 respondents, multiple selections allowed.
- Fear of being seen differently: 54 mentions
- Expected denial: 47 mentions
- Didn't know what to ask for: 41 mentions
- Didn't know they could request: 18 mentions
- Fear of retaliation: 3 mentions
Value of a support tool
"Game changer" % of 214 respondents
| Feature | Game changer % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Translate needs into clear, effective requests | 64% | 136 |
| Identify effective accommodations | 60% | 128 |
| Explore options if a request is denied | 60% | 128 |
| Control how and what you share about your disability | 60% | 128 |
| Understand your rights | 50% | 107 |
Likelihood to use the product
- Rated 5 out of 5: 54%
- Rated 4 or 5 out of 5: 81%
- Rated 1 or 2 out of 5: 7%
Pricing willingness
Standard responses, n=166
- $10 to $25/month: 27%
- Under $10/month: 27%
- $0 (free only): 22%
- $26 to $50/month: 16%
- $51+/month: 5%
Note: Many respondents added open-ended notes about one-time vs. monthly pricing and income constraints. See the full report for analysis.
Survey data collected September-October 2025.
This page will be updated as additional data becomes available.
← Back to methodology