- #I REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS DURING MY APPOINTMENT. MANUAL#
- #I REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS DURING MY APPOINTMENT. SOFTWARE#
#I REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS DURING MY APPOINTMENT. SOFTWARE#
Assistive technology devices or software (such as screen readers), communications equipment, or specially designed furniture (such as ergonomic chairs, sit/stand risers, etc.). Processing reasonable accommodation requests that involve the purchasing of items and/or services via the CAF. Managing DOL's Centralized Accommodation Fund (CAF). Consulting with and advising Deciding Officials (and other vested parties) throughout the interactive process. Conducing the initial intake and tracking of all requests for accommodation. Providing information and forms to employees and applicants requesting accommodations. Working closely with the RARC and/or agency WECO to ensure that the accommodation request is addressed as promptly as possible. Maintaining confidentiality of records, as required by the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA and. In coordination with the agency WECO, consulting with the servicing human resources office when accommodation requests involve performance, conduct, or leave issues reallocation of tasks reassignment revision of standards telework or other scheduling adjustments. Participating in good faith in the mandatory interactive process when an employee or applicant requests a reasonable accommodation. The requests can be sent to the RARC via Providing information and forms to employees and applicants requesting accommodations or referring the employee to the RARC and the agency WECO to obtain such information and forms Documenting and immediately reporting/submitting all requests for reasonable accommodation to RARC. 
The Deciding Official, typically the first-line supervisor/manager, is responsible for:
Provide RARC or the agency WECO with medical documentation upon request that supports or confirms the functional impairment(s) and the requested accommodation. Participate in good faith in the mandatory interactive process (explained below) when requesting a reasonable accommodation and. Use "plain language" in your requests for adjustments, changes, equipment, or other form of assistance for a reason related to a medical condition but need not mention a specific statute such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Rehabilitation Act, or use the phrase "reasonable accommodation". 
Make a request for an accommodation verbally, in writing, and/or using one of the above methods, to the RARC, the agency Workplace Equality Compliance Officer (WECO), a Deciding Official (typically the first line supervisor/manager), the servicing human resources office, or any agency employee connected with the job application process, as appropriate (e.g., agency employee contacting candidates to schedule an interview for the position). Contacting RARC via and ResponsibilitiesĪn employee/applicant (or their representative) who seeks an accommodation should/may:. (Internet Explorer (IE) may be required for this link if others are unsuccessful) The "submit” button at the bottom of the Appendix sends the form to RARC will distribute requests for processing as described in Section 205(F) of the DLMS. 
Accessing this link which allows the filling out of a form with initial information: Appendix A.Requesting an AccommodationĪ request for accommodation can occur by utilizing one of the following methods:
#I REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS DURING MY APPOINTMENT. MANUAL#
For more information, please refer to the Department of Labor Manual Series (DLMS 6-200) entitled: Reasonable Accommodations for Employees and Applicants with Disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. Defining an AccommodationĭOL provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for DOL employment and DOL employees with disabilities. The Reasonable Accommodation Resource Center (RARC) at the Civil Rights Center (CRC) provides guidance and information about, and facilitates the provision of, reasonable accommodations for DOL employees and applicants for DOL employment who have disabilities.
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