Bulletin 31- ADA Flashcards
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An employee needs special medical treatment for their disability each morning, what would be a reasonable accommodation for that employee?
Modified work schedule may include flexibility in work hours or part-time work.
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If an empoyee has a disability and needs special equipment, what is the employer required to provide?
Only equipment needed to preform the job and not equipment used on a regular basis outside the job. (e.g. glasses, or hearing aid)
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Why might a disability not qualify for a reasonable accommodation?
Disability is tempooray in nature or employee is unable to provide proper documentation from a medical professional.
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How long after an accommodation has been granted should the agency reevaluate the effectiveness?
4-6 Weeks
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If an accommodation is not effective and no other methods can assist employee in performing the essential job function, what else shall happen?
The accommodation of reassignment to a vacant position within the agency or within DC government will be discussed
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When denying a request for accommodation, what must the agency do?
The agency must consider available alternative accommodation that would be reasonable and effective, without constituting an undue hardship.
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In general, whose responsibility is it to inform the agency that an accommodation is needed?
In general, it is the employee’s responsibility to inform the agency.
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Who other than the employee can request an accommodation?
An Authorized family member or health care provider. Supervisors can use judgement and make request in appropriate circumstances.
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What must be completed after the initial request for accommodation?
The ADA “Request for Accommodation” form
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For accommodation during hiring process, where should all requests be initally directed?
DC Office of Personnel
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What must happen if a job applicant indicates that an accommodation will be needed to perfrom desired job?
The request may be refered to the EEO & Diversity Manager Panel before a decision is made regarding filling the position.
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Who is responsible for the general administration of the ADA Policy?
The EEO & Diversity Manager
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Who is responsible whether an ADA qualifying disability exists and whether a reasonable accommodation should be made.
The EEO & Diversity Manager
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If an employee is not satisfied with the decision of the EEO & Diversity Manager, to whom may the employee make an appeal to?
The Fire Chief
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If an employee feels the department has violated ADA, who can the employee appeal to?
DC Office of Human Rights (OHR), the Office of Disability Rights (ODR) or the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
