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What is a qualified individual with a disability?
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
What is the purpose of reasonable accommodation?
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
What is undue hardship?
An action requiring significant difficulty or expense by the employer
Who is responsible for implementing accommodations?
The supervisor and the human resources department jointly
What is the purpose of documenting accommodations?
To ensure that accommodations are implemented and effective
When must an employee request an accommodation?
After being hired, at any time
What is the purpose of confidentiality in the accommodation process?
To maintain the privacy of the employee's medical information
What is a fundamental job duty of an employment position?
An essential function of the position
What is the primary responsibility of a member when requesting a reasonable accommodation?
Complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation and submit it to the supervisor
Who is responsible for directing a member to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form?
Supervisor
What should the supervisor do after directing a member to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form?
Advise the Benefits Section Supervisor in writing
Who is responsible for completing Sections I and II of the Health Care Provider Documentation of Disability Form?
The member themselves
What should be kept confidential in the accommodation process?
The information received from the member regarding the request
What is the primary responsibility of a supervisor in the accommodation request process?
To receive and review the completed accommodation request forms
What is the role of the Benefits Section Supervisor in the accommodation process?
To coordinate the response to the request from the member
What is the purpose of the Health Care Provider Documentation of Disability Form?
To document a member's disability
What is the expected outcome of the accommodation request process?
The member is provided with a reasonable accommodation
What should the supervisor do if the accommodation is approved?
Assist and/or cooperate in the implementation of the accommodation
What form should the member complete and return to the Benefits Section Supervisor?
Request for Reasonable Accommodation, Form 5010 P.D.
What is the role of the Benefits Section Supervisor in the accommodation request process?
To receive and review the completed accommodation request forms
What is the requirement for members to participate in the accommodation request process?
Participate in good faith throughout the interactive process as required by law
What should the Benefits Section Supervisor do if contacted directly by a member requesting a reasonable accommodation?
Direct the member to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form
What is the purpose of the interactive process as required by law?
To facilitate the provision of a reasonable accommodation to the member
What is the purpose of the Health Care Provider Documentation of Disability form?
To document the member's disability
What is the first step when a member requests an accommodation?
Ensure the health care provider completes the form and returns it to the Benefits Section Supervisor
Who is responsible for ensuring the accommodation is implemented in a timely manner?
Benefits Section Supervisor
What should a member do if they wish to appeal the final determination?
Submit a written request to the Human Resources Division
What is the purpose of the Health Care Provider Documentation of Disability Form?
To provide medical documentation in support of the request
What happens after the Human Resources Commander or designee reviews the member's written appeal?
The member is notified in writing of the final determination
Who is responsible for ensuring the current poster or notification regarding the ADA is displayed?
Department-operated facilities
What should a member do if they want to seek reconsideration of the final determination?
Submit additional information to the Benefits Section Supervisor
What is the role of the Benefits Section Supervisor in the accommodation process?
To ensure the healthcare provider completes the form and returns it
What is the primary goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA)?
To prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of disability
What is the key factor in determining whether a requested accommodation will be granted?
Whether the accommodation poses a direct threat to others
What is the responsibility of supervisors in the accommodation process?
To facilitate the accommodation process and ensure its implementation
What is the primary reason for maintaining confidentiality in the accommodation process?
To respect the employee's privacy and dignity
What is the purpose of documenting accommodation requests and provision?
To maintain a record of the accommodation process
What is the primary focus of the accommodation process?
To provide a reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job
Who is responsible for outlining the procedures for requesting an accommodation?
The department's policy makers
What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008?
To amend the definition of disability under the ADA
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.
This quiz assesses understanding of equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including accessibility standards and reasonable accommodations.
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