345-2 americans with disabilities act ada
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What is a qualified individual with a disability?

  • An individual who has been denied a job due to a disability
  • An individual who has a record of a disability but is not regarded as having such impairment
  • An individual with a disability who cannot perform the essential functions of the position
  • An individual who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position and can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (correct)

    • What is the purpose of reasonable accommodation?

  • To exclude individuals with disabilities from the hiring process
  • To provide modifications or adjustments to enable a qualified individual with a disability to be considered for a position and/or to perform the essential functions of the position (correct)
  • To create a separate job category for individuals with disabilities
  • To impose an undue hardship on the employer

    • What is undue hardship?

  • A modification or adjustment that is reasonable and feasible
  • An action requiring significant difficulty or expense by the employer (correct)
  • A reasonable accommodation that is not necessary for the job
  • A disability that is not recognized by the department

    • Who is responsible for implementing accommodations?

    <p>The supervisor and the human resources department jointly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting accommodations?

    <p>To ensure that accommodations are implemented and effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must an employee request an accommodation?

    <p>After being hired, at any time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of confidentiality in the accommodation process?

    <p>To maintain the privacy of the employee's medical information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental job duty of an employment position?

    <p>An essential function of the position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of a member when requesting a reasonable accommodation?

    <p>Complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation and submit it to the supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for directing a member to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form?

    <p>Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the supervisor do after directing a member to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form?

    <p>Advise the Benefits Section Supervisor in writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for completing Sections I and II of the Health Care Provider Documentation of Disability Form?

    <p>The member themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be kept confidential in the accommodation process?

    <p>The information received from the member regarding the request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of a supervisor in the accommodation request process?

    <p>To receive and review the completed accommodation request forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Benefits Section Supervisor in the accommodation process?

    <p>To coordinate the response to the request from the member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Health Care Provider Documentation of Disability Form?

    <p>To document a member's disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of the accommodation request process?

    <p>The member is provided with a reasonable accommodation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the supervisor do if the accommodation is approved?

    <p>Assist and/or cooperate in the implementation of the accommodation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form should the member complete and return to the Benefits Section Supervisor?

    <p>Request for Reasonable Accommodation, Form 5010 P.D.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Benefits Section Supervisor in the accommodation request process?

    <p>To receive and review the completed accommodation request forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for members to participate in the accommodation request process?

    <p>Participate in good faith throughout the interactive process as required by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Benefits Section Supervisor do if contacted directly by a member requesting a reasonable accommodation?

    <p>Direct the member to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the interactive process as required by law?

    <p>To facilitate the provision of a reasonable accommodation to the member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Health Care Provider Documentation of Disability form?

    <p>To document the member's disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step when a member requests an accommodation?

    <p>Ensure the health care provider completes the form and returns it to the Benefits Section Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring the accommodation is implemented in a timely manner?

    <p>Benefits Section Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a member do if they wish to appeal the final determination?

    <p>Submit a written request to the Human Resources Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Health Care Provider Documentation of Disability Form?

    <p>To provide medical documentation in support of the request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after the Human Resources Commander or designee reviews the member's written appeal?

    <p>The member is notified in writing of the final determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring the current poster or notification regarding the ADA is displayed?

    <p>Department-operated facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a member do if they want to seek reconsideration of the final determination?

    <p>Submit additional information to the Benefits Section Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Benefits Section Supervisor in the accommodation process?

    <p>To ensure the healthcare provider completes the form and returns it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA)?

    <p>To prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor in determining whether a requested accommodation will be granted?

    <p>Whether the accommodation poses a direct threat to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of supervisors in the accommodation process?

    <p>To facilitate the accommodation process and ensure its implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for maintaining confidentiality in the accommodation process?

    <p>To respect the employee's privacy and dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting accommodation requests and provision?

    <p>To maintain a record of the accommodation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the accommodation process?

    <p>To provide a reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for outlining the procedures for requesting an accommodation?

    <p>The department's policy makers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008?

    <p>To amend the definition of disability under the ADA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Policy Overview

    • The Kansas City Missouri Police Department ensures equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
    • The department provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless it imposes an undue hardship or direct threat.

    Terminology

    • Disability: A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, or a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such impairment.
    • Essential Functions of the Position: The fundamental job duties of an employment position.
    • Qualified Individual: An individual with a disability who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position and can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
    • Reasonable Accommodation: A modification or adjustment to the application process or work environment, and/or to the manner or circumstances under which duties of the employment position are customarily performed.
    • Undue Hardship: An action requiring significant difficulty or expense by the employer.

    Member's Responsibilities

    • Request a reasonable accommodation by completing the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form (Form 5010 P.D.) and submitting it to the Benefits Section Supervisor.
    • Complete Sections I and II of the Health Care Provider Documentation of Disability form (Form 5011 P.D.) and submit it to their health care provider for completion.
    • Ensure the health care provider completes the form and returns it to the Benefits Section Supervisor in a timely manner.
    • Participate in good faith throughout the interactive process as required by law.
    • Respond promptly to requests from the Benefits Section Supervisor concerning the accommodation request.

    Supervisor's Responsibilities

    • Direct the member to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form (Form 5010 P.D.) and submit it directly to the Benefits Section Supervisor.
    • Advise the Benefits Section Supervisor in writing of the member's request for accommodation.
    • Ensure the information received from the member regarding the request for accommodation is kept confidential and not placed in the member's unit file.
    • Respond promptly to requests from the Benefits Section Supervisor concerning the accommodation request.
    • Assist and/or cooperate in the implementation of the accommodation if approved.

    Benefits Section Supervisor's Responsibilities

    • Direct the member to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form (Form 5010 P.D.) and submit it to the Benefits Section Supervisor.
    • Provide the member with the Health Care Provider Documentation of Disability form (Form 5011 P.D.) and instruct the member to complete Sections I and II of the form and forward it to their health care provider for completion.
    • Ensure the health care provider completes the form and returns it to the Benefits Section Supervisor in a timely manner.
    • Notify the member in writing of the final determination regarding the accommodation request.
    • Ensure the accommodation is implemented in a timely manner if approved.
    • Ensure the current poster or notification regarding the ADA is displayed in all department-operated facilities as required by federal law.

    Denial of Accommodation Request

    • A member may seek reconsideration of the final determination by submitting additional information to the Benefits Section Supervisor.
    • A member may appeal the final determination by asking the Human Resources Division to review the request.
    • The Human Resources Commander or designee will notify the member in writing of the final determination after reviewing the appeal and underlying documentation.

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    This quiz assesses understanding of equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including accessibility standards and reasonable accommodations.

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