Accommodation request letter builder

Asking for changes is easier with the words already written. A clear, short letter that names specific needs is often more effective than a long explanation of your history, and it gives the other person something concrete to agree to.

How to use the builder

Choose where you are and whether the letter is for work or study. Add the name of the person you are writing to, or leave it as a placeholder. Then pick the changes that would help, grouped by environment, communication, time and tasks, and study. Add anything else in your own words, and a date you would like a reply by. The draft updates as you go.

Once the draft looks close, edit it directly in the text box. Your edits stay on the page only, and you can rebuild the draft from the form at any time. Copy it into an email, download it as a text file, or print it.

Do you need to mention a diagnosis?

No. The builder lets you describe needs only, name autism directly, or mention a condition without naming it. Many people start with needs alone, especially early in a job or course. In some countries and settings, formal legal protection may depend on sharing more information later, so it can help to read the official guidance for where you are.

Writing a strong request

• Name the change, not just the difficulty: written notes after meetings is easier to agree to than communication support.
• Explain the benefit in one sentence, for example that a quieter desk would help you concentrate for longer.
• Keep it to one page. You can add detail in a follow-up conversation.
• Suggest a review date, so both sides can check how the change is working.

The legal background, in brief

Laws differ, so the builder adjusts its wording to the country you choose and links to official sources. In the US the usual term is reasonable accommodation, in the UK and Australia it is reasonable adjustments, and in Canada human rights law includes a duty to accommodate. For other countries, a union, an advice service or your college disability office can explain the rules.

This page is general information, not legal advice. If a request is refused or you are treated unfairly, an employment lawyer, a union or an official advice service can tell you your options.

If you are a student

Colleges and universities usually have a disability or accessibility office that handles requests, often with its own form. You can still use this letter as a starting point, or attach it to the form so your needs are described in your own words. Ask early in the term if you can, because some arrangements, such as exam adjustments, take time to set up.

After you send the letter

Keep a copy and note the date. If you have not heard back by your preferred date, a short, polite follow-up is reasonable. If the reply offers something different, it is fine to try it for a few weeks and then review. Needs can change, so it is also fine to ask again later.