Reasonable Accommodations For Employees On Campus: Ensuring Campus-Wide Education & Compliance

Description  Overview The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are two essential pieces of legislation that protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination in various areas of life, including employment and education. These laws require employers, including higher education institutions, to interact with individuals with disabilities to determine reasonable accommodations that will allow them to perform the essential functions of their jobs or to participate fully in academic programs.However, determining what is reasonable can sometimes be challenging. The legal definition of a reasonable accommodation remains ambiguous, and its suitability can vary across different situations and circumstances. This is why employers and institutions must work closely with employees and students with disabilities to find individualized accommodations that meet their unique needs.During this session, participants will explore employee-center