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Reasonable Accommodation
Cost Calculator

Estimate the true financial cost of accommodation — and compare it to the hidden cost of not accommodating. Make the business case with evidence.

How this works: Fill in Steps 1 & 2 and see your free ROI preview instantly. Enter your name and email to unlock the full branded PDF report and book a free consultation with Fadila Lagadien.

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Identify Accommodation Costs

Enter the estimated cost for each accommodation category. Leave blank if not applicable.

One-Time Accommodation Costs
Ongoing Monthly Costs
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Total One-Time Cost
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Total Monthly Cost
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Cost of NOT Accommodating

Estimate the hidden costs your organisation faces if accommodation is not provided.

Total Cost of NOT Accommodating
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📋 Full Accommodation Cost Report

Generated by BeAccessible · Fadila Lagadien, AI-Enabled Accessibility & Disability Inclusion Specialist

Step 1: Accommodation Costs

CategoryTypeAmount (ZAR)
Physical AccessibilityOne-TimeR 0
TechnologyOne-TimeR 0
Flexibility SetupOne-TimeR 0
Support ServicesMonthly (×12)R 0
Total Annual Accommodation Cost R 0

Step 2: Cost of NOT Accommodating

Cost CategoryAmount (ZAR)
Recruitment Replacement CostR 0
Lost Productivity / UnderperformanceR 0
Legal Risk Exposure
Total Cost of NOT Accommodating R 0
📊 Step 3: ROI Analysis

Accommodation is the financially sound choice

The cost of accommodation is significantly lower than the cost of not accommodating.

Your accommodation cost as % of salary 0%
▲ The vertical line marks the 3% research benchmark. Research consistently shows average accommodation costs 3% of annual salary or less.
MetricValue
Annual Accommodation CostR 0
Annual SalaryR 0
Accommodation as % of Salary0%
Research Benchmark≤ 3%
Total Cost of NOT AccommodatingR 0
Net Financial Benefit of AccommodatingR 0

BeAccessible 3-Gap Framework Note: This analysis addresses the systems gap — the structural barrier of missing accommodation policies and budget allocation. Addressing this gap produces measurable financial and compliance returns while advancing disability inclusion. Contact hello@beaccessible.co.za to discuss the perception and commitment gaps in your organisation.