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A to Z of Disabilities and Accommodations

WEBJAN's A to Z is a starting point in the accommodation process and may not address every situation. Accommodations should be made on a case by case basis, considering each …

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HIPAA and Consent to Obtain Medical Information for …

WEBPurpose for request to release medical information [e.g., to support a request for reasonable accommodation under ADA] Party [e.g., person (s) and/or organization] to whom …

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Who Can Provide Medical Documentation for ADA …

WEBBecause the appropriate professional in any situation will depend on the medical condition and limitations it imposes, a non-traditional health care provider who is knowledgeable …

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Requests For Medical Documentation and the ADA

WEBA: According to the EEOC, in most situations under the ADA, an employer cannot request a person's complete medical records because the records are likely to also contain …

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Recertifying the Ongoing Need for Accommodation

WEBAfter an accommodation is approved, some employers later ask employees to recertify the need for accommodation by providing updated medical information (e.g., every few …

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FAQ: Basic ADA and Accommodation Process Questions

WEBYes. The side effects caused by the medication that an employee takes because of the disability are limitations resulting from the disability. Reasonable accommodation …

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Workplace Flexibility, the ADA, and Requesting Medical …

WEBWhen an individual with a disability requests access to a flexible work arrangement that goes beyond the flexibility that is ordinarily available to employees without disabilities, …

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To Ask, or Not to Ask

WEBTip: When medical information is requested, ask specific job-related medical questions about the individual’s limitations and ability to perform job duties. Simply sending the …

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Medical Inquiry in Response to an Accommodation …

WEBMedical Inquiry in Response to an Accommodation Request. Title I of the ADA limits an employer’s ability to make disability-related inquiries or to require medical examinations …

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Employers' Practical Guide to Reasonable Accommodation Under …

WEBIntroduction. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free service of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. JAN consultants have …

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Mental Health Conditions

WEBThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (n.d.a) defines a mental health condition as: a medical condition that disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to …

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The JAN Workplace Accommodation Toolkit

WEBIntroduction. JAN’s Workplace Accommodation Toolkit is a free, comprehensive online resource for employers seeking to move beyond basic compliance with the Americans …

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Dealing with Improper Requests for Medical Documentation from …

WEBThere are a couple things you might consider doing. One is to have your health care provider write a letter in support of your accommodation and just provide the medical …

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Sample Language for Accommodation Request Letters

WEBSample Accommodation Request Letter: Back Condition. Dear [Insert employer’s name here]: I am writing this letter to submit a request for accommodations in the workplace. I …

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Anxiety Disorder

WEBAnxiety disorders are clinically distinct from transitional anxiety experienced during events such as a wedding, moving into a new home, dealing with the illness or death of a loved …

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Return to Work After Hospitalization for Mental Health Treatment

WEBApproaching the end of the program the employee’s spouse contacted the employer to notify the employer of a return to work date. The employer requested a note from the …

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