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ADA Reasonable Accommodations

What is reasonable accomodations?

The ADA mandates that effective reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, be provided to qualified persons with disabilities, as defined by law, to ensure individuals are provided equal access to any programs,services, or activities of the District, and any benefits and privileges of employment are applied to everyone.

A “reasonable accommodation” is any appropriate measure that would enable a qualified individual with a disability to:

  • enjoy equal access to the programs, services, or activities of the District;

  • access equal employment opportunities, including benefits and privileges; and/or

  • perform the essential functions of their job safely and fully, with or without modifications to allow them to do so.

Reasonable Accommodation Request form

How can I request reasonable accommodations?

In accordance with School Board Policy, an individual shall contact Human Resources to begin the Interactive Process of requesting and exploring reasonable workplace accommodations. The following guidelines shall apply:

  1. The individual shall contact contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources email Brenda Troutman or phone, or complete the appropriate Request Form detailing the specific challenges, barriers, or accommodations needed.

  2. The individual may be asked to provide information from their healthcare provider detailing specific restrictions, limitations, triggers, or other challenges that need to be considered when exploring accommodations.

  3. The individual shall participate in discussions about possible accommodation solutions with the Human Resource Office and be willing to try different forms of accommodation even if it is not the specific accommodation requested.