Americans with Disabilitites Act (ADA) Overview
The ADA contains a specific definition of a disability as an impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. When an employee needs a workplace accommodation under the ADA, the employee should contact the Benefits Department to begin the process of determining eligibility for accommodation.
Review Process
- To request a reasonable accommodation, the employee must complete the Accommodation Request Form and submit the necessary medical documentation to the Benefits Department.
- The Benefits Department will work with the employee to confirm the request submitted and begin the interactive process.
- Employees can submit documents via email to benefits@collin.edu or fax them to 972.599.3156.
- Medical documentation must be received by the Benefits Department within 15 calendar days of the request submission date. Delays or failure to return information may lead to the request not being approved.
Departmental Scheduling for Regular and Recurring Services (Interpreters/CARTS)
- An individual approved by the College for an ADA accommodation involving services such as interpreters or captionists/CARTs will work through their department regarding scheduling those services.
- Collin College's Purchasing Department has a list of vendors from which departments can choose from. These can also be located within Workday.
College-Wide Events
Human Resources does not always know when an employee is planning to participate in an event or activity, so it is important for the employee to work with his/her department or the event organizer when he/she is scheduled to participate in a non-departmental event to ensure appropriate interpreting/CART-writing services are provided but at the same time ensure that services are not double-scheduled.
Section 504 Coordinator
Allison Venuto, Ed.D.
Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
972.881.5826
avenuto@collin.edu