An easy to follow guide to requesting a reasonable accommodation at work for a disability.

1. Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation
in the Workplace
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2. It’s an adjustment or modification made to a job or
the workplace or to the usual manner or
circumstances of performing the job that allows an
applicant or employee with a disability to
successfully apply for the job, perform the job or
enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.
This also applies to the job application process.
What is a reasonable accommodation?
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3. Just ask.
Ask your employer if
Putting it in writing
There’s no special process.
their company has a
specific procedure in
order to make a
request.
Isn’t necessary.
How do I request a reasonable accommodation?
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4. What do I need to tell my employer?
“I need an adjustment
or a change due to a
disability.”
Provide your employer
with enough information
to show your disability.
Only provide medical
records pertinent to your
request. 4

5. What happens next?
The employer may ask
you to fill out certain
forms or to follow
other procedures.
These procedures cannot
be used to prevent a
timely accommodation
from being provided or
addressed.
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6. Contact for more information:
If you believe that
you have
experienced
discrimination
contact OFCCP.
1-800-397-6251 / TTY
1-877-889-5627
www.dol.gov/ofccp
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7. Katie Petrie
Instructional Designer
KatiePetrie1@gmail.com
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