Myth or Fact?
The agency always has to provide the employee the accommodation they requested.
What is a myth? An employee is not entitled to the accommodation of choice. The agency is free to choose the accommodation, as long as it is effective.
Obi-Wan Kenobi tells his supervisor, "I need six weeks off to get treatment for a back problem."
What is yes, this is an accommodation?
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment.
What is a disability?
Employers are allowed to ask for medical documentation when an employee requests an accommodation.
What is a fact? Employers can ask for reasonable documentation to support the accommodation request.
An Princess Leia tells her supervisor, "I'm having trouble getting to work at my scheduled starting time because of medical treatments I'm undergoing.”
What is yes, this is a request for accommodation?
Modifications or adjustments to a job application, the work environment, and the ability to have equal benefits and privileges of employment.
What is a reasonable accommodation?
Reasonable accommodations only apply to people with physical disabilities.
What is a myth? Accommodations also apply to people with mental and cognitive disabilities.
Anakin Skywalker's daughter has a chronic disability that requires trips to medical appointments 3 times per month. Anakin is the only one who can take his daughter to her appointments.
What is no, this is not a request for accommodation? The ADA/Rehab Act only applies to the individual not the individuals family. However, FMLA may grant Anakin's request for time.
This law covers federal agencies in regard to prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities.
What is Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?