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High Quality Performance Measures Making Reasonable Accommodations An Interactive Process High Quality Performance Measures Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you will be able to: State three reasons why an organization


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Making Reasonable Accommodations–

An Interactive Process

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By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • State three reasons why an organization should

develop a reasonable accommodation process

  • List six steps an organization can take that will

lead to the development of a reasonable accommodation process

Learning Objectives

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Why develop a reasonable accommodation process?

  • Provide consistency in accommodation

process

  • Ensure successful accommodation
  • utcomes
  • Demonstrate good faith effort to comply with

the ADA; remember it’s the LAW!

Accommodation Process

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ADA Definition

Disability is a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Here’s a non-comprehensive list of major life activities:

  • Caring for oneself
  • Performing manual

tasks

  • Seeing
  • Hearing
  • Eating
  • Breathing
  • Standing
  • Lifting
  • Bending
  • Walking
  • Learning
  • Thinking
  • Communicating
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The ADA requires: Reasonable Accommodation An Interactive Process is recommended.

ADA Basics

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Step 6: Monitor Accommodations Step 5: Implement Accommodations Step 4: Choose Accommodations Step 3: Explore Accommodations Step 2: Gather Information Step 1: Recognize Request

Developing a Process

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Step One: Recognizing an Accommodation Request

Step 1

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Conduct training Assign responsibility Act quickly Err on the side of caution

Tips for Recognizing an Accommodation Request

TIPS

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Step 6: Monitor Accommodations Step 5: Implement Accommodations Step 4: Choose Accommodations Step 3: Explore Accommodations Step 2: Gather Information Step 1: Recognize Request

Developing a Process

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Step Two: Gathering Information

Step 2

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Remember the ADA rules for medical inquiries Get information from the person with a disability when possible Find out the limitation and problem

Tips for Gathering Information

Gathering Information

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Step 6: Monitor Accommodations Step 5: Implement Accommodations Step 4: Choose Accommodations Step 3: Explore Accommodations Step 2: Gather Information Step 1: Recognize Request

Developing a Process

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Step Three: Exploring Accommodations

Step 3

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Use JAN when needed Ask the service member’s medical provider for ideas Invite the service member with a disability to suggest accommodations Keep an open mind

Tips for Exploring Accommodations

Exploring Accommodations

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Step 6: Monitor Accommodations Step 5: Implement Accommodations Step 4: Choose Accommodations Step 3: Explore Accommodations Step 2: Gather Information Step 1: Recognize Request

Developing a Process

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Step Four: Choosing Accommodations

Step 4

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Consider a trial period Consider the service member’s preference

Tips for Choosing Accommodations

Choosing Accommodations

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Step 6: Monitor Accommodations Step 5: Implement Accommodations Step 4: Choose Accommodations Step 3: Explore Accommodations Step 2: Gather Information Step 1: Recognize Request

Developing a Process

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Step Five: Implementing the Accommodation

Step 5

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Communicate with essential personnel about the accommodation, remembering confidentiality Make sure all necessary steps are taken to implement the accommodation

Tips for Implementing the Accommodation

Implementing the Accommodation

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Step 6: Monitor Accommodations Step 5: Implement Accommodations Step 4: Choose Accommodations Step 3: Explore Accommodations Step 2: Gather Information Step 1: Recognize Request

Developing a Process

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Step Six: Monitoring the Accommodation

Step 6

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Remember to consider accessibility issues Do not forget about existing accommodations When purchasing new products and equipment: Encourage ongoing communication Maintain the accommodation Check on effectiveness

Tips for Monitoring Accommodations

Monitoring the Accommodation

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Step 6: Monitor Accommodations Step 5: Implement Accommodations Step 4: Choose Accommodations Step 3: Explore Accommodations Step 2: Gather Information Step 1: Recognize Request

Review Process

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Why develop a reasonable accommodation process?

  • Provide consistency in

accommodation process

  • Ensure successful

accommodation

  • utcomes
  • Demonstrate good faith

effort to comply with ADA; remember, it’s the LAW!

Review Reasons for Process

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  • Job Accommodation Network: (800)526-7234 for voice
  • r (877)781-9403 for TTY or visit us on the Web at

www.AskJAN.org

  • CNCS Disability Resource:

https://www.nationalserviceresources.gov/volunteer- member-staff-management/disability-inclusion

*A link to additional resources does not constitute an endorsement of that organization or material but is provided as Resources that may be helpful to you.

Resources

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You should now be able to:

  • State three reasons why an organization should

develop a reasonable accommodation process

  • List six steps an organization can take that will lead to

the development of a reasonable accommodation process

Summary

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You’ve successfully completed this module: “Making Reasonable Accommodations – An Interactive Process” Congratulations!

Thank You