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Table 6
Types of modifications required in order to be able to work, by severity, Canada, 2006
| Type of workplace accommodation | Mild or moderate | Severe or very severe |
|---|---|---|
| percentage | ||
| Modified hours or days | 14.0 | 41.1 |
| Special chair or back support | 12.4 | 30.3 |
| Job redesign | 9.6 | 30.3 |
| Modified or ergonomic workstation | 8.8 | 17.1 |
| Other equipment, help, or work arrangement | 3.2E | 5.1E |
| Accessible elevator | 2.0E | 6.9E |
| Appropriate parking | 2.0E | 10.3 |
| Accessible washrooms | 1.9E | 9.7 |
| Accessible transportation | 1.6E | 6.4E |
| Human support | 1.6E | 6.6E |
| Technical aids | 1.0E | 3.5E |
| Computer modifications | 0.6E | 5.2E |
| Handrails or ramps | 0.5E | 7.3E |
| Communication aids | 0.3E | F |
| Note: Includes Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, 2006 | ||
