ADA Frequently Asked Questions
Category: Title I: Employment
Question: #24
May an employer ask whether a reasonable accommodation is needed when an employee with a disability has not asked for one?
Answer:
If an employer knows that an employee has a disability, it may ask whether s/he needs a reasonable accommodation when it reasonably believes that the employee may need an accommodation. An employer also may ask an employee with a disability who is having performance or conduct problems if s/he needs reasonable accommodation.