MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
IN EMPLOYMENT
PURPOSE
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against "otherwise qualified disabled individuals" in hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training, and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment (such as job assignment, return from layoff, leaves of absence, selection for professional meetings or conferences, and participation in employer-sponsored social or recreational opportunities). Mississippi State University is required by this law to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities. The regulations implementing the law in this area are issued by the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). For more information about the EEOC’s role, visit www.eeoc.gov. Also see ADA Homepage: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
POLICY
It is the policy of the University to make a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability, if requested and appropriate, unless doing so will result in undue hardship to the University.
PROCEDURE
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation can apply to the duties of the job, and/or where and how job tasks are performed. Individuals who need reasonable accommodation are responsible for making their needs known. Mississippi State University and the individual will engage in an interactive process to clarify individual needs and identify the appropriate reasonable accommodation.
The Office of Diversity and Equity Programs (ODEP) is responsible for providing technical advice and assistance regarding reasonable accommodation issues to applicants, managers and Human Resources professionals. If you are seeking information regarding reasonable accommodation, and you are an applicant or a current employee of Mississippi State University, there is contact information and guidance on the following website: http://www.msstate.edu/president/odep/index.php
REVIEW
This policy and procedure will be reviewed by the Director of Diversity and Equity Programs at a minimum of every four years or as needed.
OP 03.05
07/02/07
Effective 08/01/2007
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ATTACHMENTS
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Attachment A
MSU Disability Accommodation
Request Form
(pdf)
For information about this policy, contact the responsible/reviewing department hyperlinked above.
