Many employees with significant disabilities know the importance of balancing Assistive Technology (AT) and WPAS when needed as an employment accommodation. Unfortunately,employees who need both accommodations are fearful that potential employers will consider the request for both accommodations unreasonable. Employers who do not fully understand the need for these employees to have both accommodations would probably agree. It is important for the employee to explain why both supports are needed to maximize their efficiency. In order to justify the need for both accommodations, the employee should become very knowledgeable about workplace AT and workplace PAS.

The main purpose of using workplace AT is to maximize the efficiency and productivity of the employee with a disability. For the employee with the disability who uses a workplace personal assistant and AT can significantly reduce the number of hours the WPA is needed. Even though some workplace AT can be expensive, most employers consider it a good investment if it increases the employee's productivity. Workplace AT can not only increase the employee's productivity, it can help him/her be more independent.

To be able to effectively use workplace AT, the employee with the disability must be familiar with its many applications with respect to various disabilities. Also, it is necessary for the employee to be able to explain AT options to their employer and supervisor.