- Bastrop Independent School District
- Leave & Accommodations
- ADA Accommodations
ADA Accommodations
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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.
ADA Medical Information Request Form
Next Steps
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Once the completed medical information request is submitted a meeting will be set up to review the recommended accommodations with your direct supervisor.