Examples of Accommodations
Examples may include:
- Assistive technology or adaptive equipment
- Modified work schedules or flexible arrangements
- Adjustments to workspace setup
- Accessible digital tools, documents, or communication methods
Accommodations are designed to support job performance while maintaining essential job functions.
Requesting Accommodations
Employees initiate a request through Human Resources, providing appropriate documentation, including medical documentation, as directed. An interactive process is used to determine reasonable accommodations, and agreed-upon adjustments are implemented in collaboration with supervisors.
The interactive process ensures that accommodations are appropriate, effective, and aligned with both employee needs and job requirements.
Responsibilities for Workplace Accommodations
Employees:
- Request accommodations through Human Resources
- Provide relevant documentation when required
- Participate in the interactive process
Supervisors:
- Work collaboratively with Human Resources and the employee
- Support implementation of approved accommodations
- Maintain confidentiality of employee information
Human Resources:
- Evaluate requests and determine appropriate accommodations
- Facilitate the interactive process
- Provide guidance to employees and supervisors
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and university policies