Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides Reasonable Accommodation Services to support employees with disabilities and promote an inclusive, safe work environment. Employees who need accommodations for the application process or to perform essential job functions are encouraged to inform their employer.
The CDC defines reasonable accommodation as any modification in the work environment that allows a person with a disability to have equal employment opportunities. Examples include modifying work schedules, restructuring jobs, offering accessible facilities, or providing qualified interpreters or readers.
These services comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008. An individual with a disability is defined as someone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment.
To be eligible, an applicant or employee with a disability must have the skills, education, and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. They must also describe the connection between their disability-related limitations and the requested accommodation.
The Reasonable Accommodation Services staff also address systemic barriers faced by people with disabilities, advise management on solutions, and provide training on policies and procedures related to accommodations.