ADA Accommodations

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 defines reasonable accommodations as modifications or adjustments to a job, work environment, or hiring process that help people with disabilities perform their job duties. Accommodations can include:

    • Job tasks: Changing job duties or responsibilities
    • Work environment: Improving accessibility, relocating the work area, or providing mechanical or electrical aids
    • Hiring process: Making adjustments during the hiring process
    • Work schedule: Allowing a flexible work schedule or providing leave for medical care
    • Training materials: Changing the presentation of tests and training materials
    • Equipment or software: Providing or adjusting products, equipment, or software 
    • Some examples of accommodations that are not considered reasonable include: Removing essential job functions, Creating new jobs, and Providing personal need items like glasses or mobility aids.

     

    How to Request Accommodations

    ADA Accomodations

     

    ADA Medical Information Request Form

     

Next Steps

  • Once the completed medical information request is submitted a meeting will be set up to review the recommended accommodations with your direct supervisor.