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An accommodation is a change or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done so that someone with a disability can apply for a job, perform job functions, or enjoy equal access to benefits available to other individuals in the workplace.
The University has a duty to accommodate. It is the University’s responsibility to work with you to develop appropriate accommodations.
Human Resources’ page on Absences and accommodations
The Province of Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s primer on Accommodation Policy and Procedure
We also encourage you to check out our blog posts on accommodations at Waterloo.
If you are looking for information on accommodations for students, AccessAbility Services (AAS) is the place to go. (Read about how AAS works with faculty on our blog.)
Occupational Health (OH), to initiate the process. OH Works with you to verify medical documentation and identify appropriate and reasonable adjustments to your work duties and environment. (Get to know former OH nurse Linda Brogden on our blog.)
FAUW, at any stage. The Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee (AF&T) can help you understand the process, explore possibilities, and discuss the implications for your academic life.
If you need it, ask for it! It benefits the University and the entire community to ensure you have the adjustments you need to perform your job. Start by talking to Occupational Health, and if you’re unsure at any stage of the process, talk to us.
When considering options for accommodation, the preference is to
ensure your dignity, autonomy and privacy,
minimize barriers, and
address your needs in a timely manner.
On the FAUW Blog
Offices: MC 4002–4004
Email: fauw@uwaterloo.ca
More: Staff directory
Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1