ADA Accommodation Request Process

Step-By-Step Process

The following outlines the step-by-step process for requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): 

Employee Request

• Employee submits a written accommodation request to the Office of Human Resources.

• Requests should include a description of the accommodation sought and, if needed, supporting medical documentation.
  
  

ADA Officers Review

• • The Office of Human Resources acknowledges receipt of the request.

  • HR reviews the request and may request additional information or documentation.
    
    

Interactive Process

• HR, the employee, and the supervisor engage in a collaborative dialogue.

• Together, they identify potential reasonable accommodations that enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the position.

District Decision

• • HR evaluates the options and determines if the proposed accommodation is reasonable and does not impose an undue hardship.

  • The decision is communicated in writing to the employee.
    
    

Implementation

• Approved accommodations are put into place in coordination with the employee and supervisor.

• HR monitors the effectiveness of the accommodation and makes adjustments as needed.
  
  

Confidentiality & Protection

• All medical information remains confidential and separate from personnel records.

• Employees are protected from retaliation for requesting or using an accommodation.