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Ensuring Productivity: Developing Effective Reasonable Accommodations Programs
March 20, 2019
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Brett SheatsNational Project Director
Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion
(EARN)
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Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)
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A no-cost resource for employers seeking to proactively recruit, hire, retain and advance qualified employees with disabilities
Access trainings, webinars and numerous publications
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• Collaborative of multiple partners with expertise in technical assistance, training and research
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Audience Assessment Question
On a scale of one to five, how would you rate your understanding of workplace reasonable
accommodations programs?
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Inclusion@Work: A Framework for Building a Disability-Inclusive Organization
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Ensuring Productivity: Developing Effective
Reasonable Accommodations Programs
Tracie DeFreitas Lead Consultant, ADA Specialist
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
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Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
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National, free consulting service, established in 1983
• Located in Morgantown, WV @ West Virginia University
• Funded by a contract with the Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Dept. of Labor
• Expert Consultation on Job Accommodation Solutions
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All industries • All job categories • All impairments
• Targeted Technical Assistance •
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title I
• Rehabilitation Act, Section 501
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Questions about Accommodations or the ADA? Ask JAN!
• 53,000+ contacts per year •
Employers • Individuals with Disabilities • Legal, Rehabilitation, Medical, Educational Professionals, etc. • Family Members, Friends
• One-on-One Consultation •
Motor/Mobility • Cognitive/Mental Health/Neuro • Sensory/Immunology • ADA/Rehabilitation Act
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JAN by A-Z: Disability, Topic, Limitation • Publications and Resources • Training, Webcasts • ADA Regulations and Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Enforcement Guidance
• Mobile Accommodation Solutions (MAS) APP for iOS or Android
• Quarterly E-News and Blog • Accommodation Toolkit: Sample
Policies, Suite of Forms, etc.
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Reasonable Accommodation Process
• An “interactive process” that requires employers and individuals with disabilities to work together to identify reasonable accommodation solutions
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No specific process is required under the ADA • Interactive, flexible, informal or formal • RA policies and procedures recommended • Ask JAN – We can help!
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Practical Tips for an Effective RA Process
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Develop Written Policies and Procedures
• Train Managers and Supervisors and Inform All Employees
• Recognize and Respond to Accommodation Requests
• Have a Process for Determining Effective Accommodations
• Monitor Accommodations
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Develop Written Policies and Procedures
Why develop written policies and procedures? •
Awareness • Consistency • Documentation
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Keep policies and procedures flexible and simple
• Appoint a responsible person or persons
• Inform everyone
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Provide Effective Training About the ADA and RA
Why provide training and information about the ADA and RA? •
ADA compliance • Enable performance and
improve productivity • Demonstrate disability
inclusion
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Train supervisors and managers early, often, and consistently
• Limit the sharing of disability-related information
• Provide ADA/RA support
• Inform the entire workforce
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Recognize and Respond to Accommodation Requests
What is a request for accommodation? • Applicant or employee asks
for an adjustment or change at work due to a disability-related reason
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Create a safe space for disability disclosure
• Ask, How can I help?
• Act in a timely manner
• Engage with a solution-oriented approach
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Have a Process for Determining Effective Accommodations
How can employers identifyeffective accommodation solutions? •
Engage in an interactive process
• AskJAN.org by A to Z: Topic -Interactive Process https://askjan.org/topics/interactive.cfm
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Access internal subjectmatter experts and externalaccommodation/ADAresources like JAN
• Make it uncomplicated to provide simple accommodations
• Implement trialaccommodations
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Monitor Accommodations
Why monitor accommodations? •
To maintain accommodations • To insure effectiveness • To make adjustments
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Check on effectiveness • Encourage ongoing
communication • Make adjustments, as-
needed • Restrict disability-related
inquiries • Document findings
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Takeaways
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Develop written policies and procedures
• Respond without delay • Consider trial accommodations • Know ADA rules • Keep employees informed • Use JAN!
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Ensuring Productivity: Developing Effective
Reasonable Accommodations Programs
Brooke Matheson Disability Accommodation and Ergonomics Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton
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About Booz Allen Hamilton
• For more than 100 years, business, government and military leaders have turned to Booz Allen Hamilton to solve their most difficult management and technology problems through a combination of consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering and cyber expertise. With headquarters in McLean, Virginia, our firm employs approximately 25,800 people globally.
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Engage with Employees and Managers in the Process
• Fully engage in discussions with the employee and their manager by:
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Actively listening
• Asking questions
• Demonstrating empathy and support
• Being prepared to offer resources and provide solutions
• Modeling inclusion in how you address the individual and their needs
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Be a Proactive Business Partner
• Partner with managers to understand their business including:
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Contractual or Business Requirements
• Opportunities or Challenges
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Share why supporting an accommodation makes sense, even on a trialbasis
• Develop credibility and balance discussions around supporting employee productivity and business needs, while managing obligationsunder the ADA
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Build and Strengthen Your Network
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In advance of the need, identify specific individuals or teams that can help implement accommodations
• Make collaboration and relationships a priority with groups such as:
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Facilities, Benefits, Information Services, Legal, Talent Acquisition and HR
• Employee Resource Groups • External Assistive Technology Vendors • Service Providers
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Outreach, Storytelling and Empathy Matter
• At Booz Allen, individuals who share their stories pave the way forothers to demonstrate that same courage and to ask for what theyneed to achieve career success
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Emotional Wellness Symposium • Let’s Talk About It Video Series • First Responder Training • Disability Mentoring Day • Leadership Disability Inclusion Toolkit
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Jennifer’s Story
“I felt a sense of relief when I joined Booz Allen and learned this company wanted to work with me to create an environment where I would feel comfortable, safe and supported. Because of our culture of inclusion, I don’t spend time hiding or apologizing for my disability. Instead, I spend my time applying my skills and knowledge to produce exemplary results for our clients.”
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Takeaway
• Remember the interactive process is a journey. You play a key role in supporting employees and managers - from your initial interactions, to implementing and evaluating effective accommodations, you enable an environment of productivity and inclusion.
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Resources
• Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN): http://www.AskEARN.org
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN): https://AskJAN.org/
• U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy(ODEP): https://www.DOL.gov/ODEP
• ODEP’s Return-to-Work Toolkit: https://www.dol.gov/ODEP/Return-to-Work/
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Contact Information
• Brett Sheats National Project Director Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) Email: [email protected] Website: www.askearn.org
• Tracie DeFreitas Lead Consultant, ADA Specialist Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Email: [email protected] Website: www.askjan.org/
• Brooke Matheson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Disability Accommodation and Ergonomics Manager Booz Allen Hamilton Email: [email protected] Website: www.boozallen.com
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Audience Questions
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Audience Assessment Question
On a scale of one to five, how would you
rate your understanding of
workplace reasonable accommodations programs?
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Thank You!
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Ensuring Productivity: Developing Effective Reasonable Accommodations ProgramsEmployer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)HousekeepingAudience Assessment QuestionInclusion@Work: A Framework for Building a Disability-Inclusive OrganizationEnsuring Productivity: Developing Effective Reasonable Accommodations ProgramsJob Accommodation Network (JAN)Questions about Accommodations or the ADA? Ask JAN!AskJAN.orgReasonable Accommodation ProcessPractical Tips for an Effective RA ProcessDevelop Written Policies and ProceduresProvide Effective Training About the ADA and RARecognize and Respond to Accommodation RequestsHave a Process for Determining Effective AccommodationsMonitor AccommodationsTakeawaysEnsuring Productivity: Developing Effective Reasonable Accommodations ProgramsAbout Booz Allen HamiltonEngage with Employees and Managers in the ProcessBe a Proactive Business PartnerBuild and Strengthen Your NetworkOutreach, Storytelling and Empathy MatterJennifer’s StoryTakeawayResourcesContact InformationAudience QuestionsAudience Assessment QuestionThank You!