2 The Reasonable Accommodation Process 21 Questions About Reasonable Accommodation 211 Overview Qualified individuals with disabilities may require reasonable accommodation during the application process, during the course of their employment with the Postal Service, or both. Questions concerning reasonable accommodation can arise in several ways: When an applicant requests reasonable accommodation in the examination or hiring process. When the hiring official is making a decision regarding whether an applicant will be able to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodation. When an employee requests reasonable accommodation to perform his or her current job. When an employee requests an accommodation to enable him or her to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as employees without disabilities enjoy.