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In accordance with the ADA, the University strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants/employees with qualifying disabilities. Discrimination and Retaliation Prohibited Where an employee requires time off from work as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, the employee will generally be required to concurrently exhaust all available paid time off and Family Medical Leave Act leave (if applicable).Įmployees may also request concurrent time off and/or job modifications in accordance with the other applicable University Leave Policies found in the Faculty/Staff Handbook. Relationship to Other University Policies

The University reserves the right to periodically require the employee to provide a recertification of the employee’s need for the accommodation.

Where the University determines that your condition does not constitute an ADA-qualifying disability or where your request for accommodation is not reasonable within the meaning of the ADA, the University reserves the right to deny your request for reasonable accommodation and/or to grant you a non-ADA accommodation as a courtesy.

If the University determines that your condition/impairment is an ADA-qualifying disability, the University will determine through the interactive process, which includes advice of your healthcare provider, whether or not you need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job, the duration of your need for a reasonable accommodation, and what, specific, reasonable accommodation(s) the University will provide.

The purpose of the ADA Questionnaire is to assist the University in determining whether you: (a) have a qualifying disability within the meaning of the ADA and (b) if so, whether you can perform the essential functions of your job, with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If the University deems it appropriate in accordance with the ADA, you will be given an ADA Questionnaire to take to your healthcare provider.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation because of this condition/impairment in order to perform the essential functions of your job, please complete this form or contact the office of Disability Resources and Services (412) 648-7890 to discuss your condition and the nature of your request for accommodation.If, now or at any point in your employment, you are experiencing a condition/impairment that you believe substantially limits one or more major life activities, you may have a qualifying disability within the meaning of the ADA.This section describes the procedures by which an applicant/employee should request a reasonable accommodation.

When an applicant or employee with an ADA-qualifying disability requests accommodation, the University will grant a reasonable accommodation, provided that doing so does not present an undue hardship or cause a direct threat to workplace safety. This guidance also describes the discrimination, harassment, and retaliation protections provided by the ADA and the process employees should use if they believe their ADA rights have been violated. This guidance describes the procedures that University employees (including faculty and staff) should use when they believe they require a reasonable accommodation for an ADA-qualifying disability. It is the policy of the University to comply with the ADA and all related federal, state and local laws, regarding employment of persons with disabilities in every respect, including application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training, and other terms/conditions of employment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the University of Pittsburgh (the University) does not discriminate against applicants, employees, students, or guests with qualifying disabilities. If you wish to discuss new or existing workplace accommodations, please complete this form or call our office at (412) 648-7890 to schedule an appointment or to speak with a member of our staff. University of Pittsburgh: ADA Guidance for Employees (Faculty & Staff)