Well yes I think that you make an overall extremely valid point here -

I'm reading this as if other disorders (or physical disabilities) can receive accomodation in real life - why doesn't OCD receive the same.

You asked

"My question is, should these kinds of needs or unique circumstances be considered "reasonable accommodations" according to the Americans with Disabilities Act? What do you think?"

My personal response only, is no.

I do not believe that there should be such a think as "reasonable accommodations" as a blanket statement at all in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I say this because I am OCD, just thought that I'd throw that out there

Here's the deal.

I am OCD extreme.

My family living with me?

0% OCD.

So I don't believe that it's fair on THEM.

I am able to use self care strategies that both my husband and I are comfortable with.

I'm just worried about "blanket statement accomodations" being put out there.

This is the problem I forsee.

A large number of OCD people live with partners (generalisation but it's to continue with my illustration below).

I do not believe at all that I am the only OCD person married to a NON OCD partner.

So I don't get how reading "rules of accomodation" would serve of any use to us.

We've worked out what works for us.

To illustrate my point even further -

I mean I need to emphasis that the strategies that you have suggested are great ones - but for my husband and I - personally - there are times where if I WANT to live in this clean place I can't point the finger at him and say it's not clean. I must grab the bathroom cleaner and disinfectants and start cleaning myself.

I don't expect my partner to cave in because he read some rules of accomodation telling him what definitely works for me?