Process to Request Employee Accommodations

The process of requesting reasonable accommodation in the workplace is an informal, interactive process between the OHIO employee with a disability, their supervisor, and University Accessibility Services staff. Temporary accommodation for short-term disabilities is also available upon request through this process.

To request ADA accommodation:

•    Complete and submit the Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form to University Accessibility Services for review and consideration.
•     You will receive an email confirmation acknowledging that your request has been received with information about the next steps in the process.
  In the acknowledgment email, you will be asked to schedule an intake meeting through Microsoft Bookings with an Accessibility Services staff member to discuss your request.
•     If the impacts of your disability are not immediately clear, you will likely be asked to provide documentation. Accessibility Services offers a Disability Documentation Form [DOCX] that your healthcare provider will generally need to complete. During your initial intake appointment, our staff will inform you if the form is required for your request.

Only relevant medical information necessary to assist in determining reasonable accommodation will be requested. The medical information you submit to our office is private and maintained in accordance with applicable ADA confidentiality requirements.

• You will be notified of our final decision about your request once the interactive request process has been completed, and our office has sufficient information and documentation necessary to make a decision.
•    Once you’ve submitted your request to begin the process, you can access your case at any time through Employee Accommodation Request Case Access.

If you have questions about the request process or required documentation, you may contact the Office for University Accessibility Services – Employee Accommodations at 740.593.2620 or access@ohio.edu.