Your Right to Reasonable Accommodation
Your Right to Reasonable Accommodation
What is reasonable accomodations?
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.
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:
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;
• enjoy equal access to the programs, services, or activities of the District;
• access equal employment opportunities, including benefits and privileges; and/or
• 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.
• perform the essential functions of their job safely and fully, with or without modifications to allow them to do so.
How can I request reasonable accommodations?
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:
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:
- The individual shall contact contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources via e-mail( Brenda.Troutman@myoneclay.net) or phone, or complete the appropriate Request Form detailing the specific challenges, barriers, or accommodations needed.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The School District of Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin or disability. Employment of personnel in Clay County is in compliance with Federal and State Laws regarding nondiscrimination and preference. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person who believes he or she may need reasonable accommodations during the application, testing or interview process should notify the appropriate department or school office in advance.
The School District of Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin or disability. Employment of personnel in Clay County is in compliance with Federal and State Laws regarding nondiscrimination and preference. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person who believes he or she may need reasonable accommodations during the application, testing or interview process should notify the appropriate department or school office in advance.
Human Resources Department
900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Phone: (904) 336-6500
Fax: 904-336-6556
Human Resources Department
900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Phone: (904) 336-6500
Fax: 904-336-6556