Procedures for Requesting Accommodations

Procedure for Requesting Accommodations

The standard procedures for accommodation requests allows for an interactive process whereby the following occur:

1. A request for accommodation is made;
2. The appropriate documentation is provided to support the disability and the requested accommodation; and
3. A reasonable accommodation is made, if appropriate.

Employees Requesting Accommodation

An employee may request reasonable accommodations for a qualifying disability by engaging in an interactive process. The employee initiates this process by contacting the University Official in Human Resources responsible for providing accommodations (“University Official” see ‘Additional Contacts’ section of this policy) preferably using the ADA Request Form.

The University Official will engage in the Interactive Process with the employee, which may include reviewing current job descriptions to determine essential function job duties, gathering necessary medical documentation, and/or contacting the employee for further questions.

If the University Official determines that a reasonable accommodation is appropriate an accommodation plan will be developed and sent to the employee and the supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for implementing the accommodation plan and the supervising unit/department is responsible for funding any necessary expenses associated with the accommodation plan.

Please note that accommodations are not retroactive, so any accommodation plan established will support the employee moving forward.

Students Requesting Accommodations

Students should contact UNO’s Accessibility Services Center (ASC) to begin the interactive process of requesting accommodations for a qualifying disability.

To begin the process of establishing an accommodation plan, documentation of a disability is required. Documentation may be in the form of:

• A letter from a medical doctor or health provider;
• Individual Education Plan (IEP) with Multidisciplinary Team Report (MDT);
• 504 Plan; or,
• A current treating provider can complete the Provider Evaluation Form

ASC will engage in the interactive process with the student to determine if the student qualifies for accommodations. If ASC determines that a reasonable accommodation is appropriate, an accommodation plan will be developed and available to the student for the student’s distribution to relevant faculty, staff, and/or residence life.

Please note that accommodations are not retroactive, so any accommodation plan established will support the student moving forward.

Job Applicants Requesting Accommodation:

UNO is an Affirmative Action (AA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and ADA institution. Any applicant for a University position who requires an accommodation in any part of the employment application and selection process should contact UNO’s Employee Relations Specialist.

Student Applicants Requesting Accommodations:

UNO is committed to ensuring equal access to prospective students at UNO. Student applicants should contact Accessibility Services Center or the Registrar regarding reasonable accommodations in the application process.

Visitor Accessibility:

UNO is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment across all of its campuses and has developed information for the public and visitors

Visitors can contact and learn more about campus accessibility through the following links:

• Campus Access
• Accessibility Statement and Assistance
• Contact UNO’s ADA/504 Coordinator for more information at 402.554.2120 or sweil@unomaha.edu