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UCSD is committed to providing services to assist employees who become unable to perform assigned duties of their position because of a disability.
UCSD explores possible reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability, using the interactive process. This is in compliance with UC Policy, Collective Bargaining Agreements, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
An accommodation is reasonable if it does not impose an undue hardship on the department. Reasonable accommodation can include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Changing the job duties
- Changing the work shift
- Modifying work schedules
- Relocating the work area
- Providing assistive equipment or services
The interactive process involves ongoing communication between an employee with a disability and their department supervisor in an effort to provide reasonable job accommodation. The process should include:
- The employee, the supervisor, and a rehabilitation counselor
- Direct communication between the supervisor and employee
- Timely communication and implementation of accommodation
- Documention of all communications and decisions regarding job accommodation
For detailed information on your role in determining job accommodation, visit:
Need an expert? Contact Barry Niman, Accommodation Counseling and Consulting Services, (858) 534-6743.
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