As an equal opportunity employer the University is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes the commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise qualified individuals.
If you are a faculty or staff member with a disability who would like to request an accommodation direct your request to your department chair (faculty), you supervisor (staff), or your department's human resources contact. If, after discussing the matter with these groups you need further assistance you can contact Harriette Royer, University Intercessor or Morgan Levy, Equal Opportunity Compliance Director, to discuss your options.
If you have been out of work due to a disability and are planning to return the staff in the Return to Work unit of the Office of Human Resources are able to answer questions or concerns that you may have. For more information on the resources available in that area contact Deb Martin, Return to Work Manager at 585-276-5135 or via e-mail at deborah.martin@rochester.edu.
If you are a supervisor and would like ideas about providing accommodations and/or creating a welcoming environment for disabled individuals consult your department's human resources contact. In addition to the expertise in HR, the following external sources of information on disabilities related issues may be valuable to you.
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.
EARN is a resource for employers seeking to recruit, hire, and retain qualified employees with disabilities. The EARN site has great resources related to
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