200.04 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibit discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability in regards to terms, conditions and privileges of employment. The prohibition covers all aspects of the employment process, including, but not limited to, application, testing, hiring, evaluation, training, promotion, termination, and benefits.

The Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to any qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Authority. A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment to a job, an employment practice or the work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunity.

Generally, it is the responsibility of the individual with a disability to inform the Authority that an accommodation is needed. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employee can request accommodation through either the Office of Employment Opportunity or Medical services. Requests for accommodation will be considered in light of the legal standards set forth in the ADA, as well as all other applicable laws and statutes.