Job Accommodation
To request a job accommodation, please complete BOTH steps below.
STEP ONE: Request a Job Accommodation
STEP TWO: Complete the Medical Inquiry Form and submit to:
Human Resources
Fax 859-622-7219
Eastern Kentucky University has a desire and a legal and educational obligation to provide equal access to University resources, coursework, programs, and activities as well as employment opportunities for all qualified individuals.
If you need access or accommodations at work because of a disability or special situation, EKU Human Resources is happy to work with you. Individuals with disabilities are entitled to access, support and when appropriate, reasonable accommodations. Human Resources provides employees with information, services, reasonable accommodations, and resources to support the ongoing development of an accessible university that embraces diversity.
What is a Reasonable Accommodation?
A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment to a job or the work environment that will enable a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions without creating an undue hardship on the university.
Reasonable Accommodations Process
- Determine eligibility for job accommodations by evaluating employees request for accommodation as well as disability documentation.
- Determine essential job functions by reviewing the most recent job description and confirming with employee’s supervisor and/or department/unit head.
- Determine the individual’s ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Discuss reasonable accommodation with the employee.
- Discuss reasonable accommodation with the employee’s supervisor and/or department/unit head.
- Identify and document the reasonable accommodation agreed upon by vested parties.
Other Resources
- Reasonable Accommodations Policy and Appeals Procedure
- Student Accessibility, Academic Accommodations and Interpreter Information
Contact
human.resources@eku.edu
859.622.1325
