Special Accommodations

A College District shall make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual, unless the College District can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the College District. 42 U.S.C. 12112,(b(5)); 29 CFR 1630.9; Labor Code 21.128

[See Policy Manual, DBB regarding medical examinations and inquiries under the Americans with Disabilities Act] “Reasonable accommodation” includes: 1. Making existing facilities used by employees readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities; and 2. Job restructuring, part-time or modified work schedules, reassignment to a vacant position, acquisition or modification of equipment or devices, appropriate adjustment or modification of examinations, training materials or policies, the provision of qualified readers or interpreters, and other similar accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 42 U.S.C. 12111(9); 29 CFR 1630.2(o); 34 CFR 104.12(b) See Policy Manual, DAA (LEGAL)