Accommodation Process Guidance for Students Who Work on Campus
Dual Accommodation Process
If you obtain employment on campus that is not a required part of your academic program curriculum and require accommodations for your job:
- Notify Your Center for Disability (CDR) Access Coordinator:
- They will refer you to the Disability Access Team (DAT) in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), or you can contact ODI directly.
- With your permission, the CDR access coordinator can share relevant documentation with ODI to expedite the process.
- ODI’s Role:
- ODI will notify you if additional information or clarification is needed.
- They will work with you and your supervisor to determine appropriate accommodations for your job functions.
- Note: Accommodations granted by CDR may not be applicable or reasonable for your employment. Employment accommodations are based on the essential functions of the job.
- Resident Advisors (RA) and Resident Directors (RD):
- RAs are considered students and work with CDR on accommodations.
- RDs are considered employees and work with ODI.
- Degree-Required Employment:
- If you are working in an agency or office as a required part of your degree, continue to work with CDR on appropriate and reasonable accommodations.
CDR/ODI Process Similarities
- Identification:
- Both student and employee accommodation processes require meetings with either an Access Coordinator or an ODI Disability Access Team member.
- Review Process:
- Using various sources such as third-party documentation, lived experiences, and history, both students and employees must participate in an interactive process to determine their access needs.
- Accommodation Determination:
- Determinations are based on the disability’s impact in relation to fundamental course/curriculum/program learning objectives and essential job duties.
- Decision Making:
- Decisions are mutual and determined on a case-by-case basis within established parameters of essential requirements (course or job-related).
Differences in Accommodation Implementation
- Student Course Accommodations:
- Implemented via an accommodation letter that Access Coordinators send to each faculty member.
- Employee Accommodations:
- Involve the supervisor regarding what is reasonable and the implementation of approved accommodations in the workplace.
Contact Information
Office of Diversity & Inclusion
306 Steele Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244
T 315.443.5465
Center for Disability Resources
804 University Ave, Third Floor
T 325.443.4498