FAQs

A disability is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities or bodily functions.

• A Major Life Activity is any basic function that is important to daily living. Examples of major life activities include breathing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, sleeping, or learning.
• A condition "substantially limits" a major life activity if it restricts an individual’s ability to perform a major life activity. This term is interpreted broadly, so the impairment does not need to severely restrict a major life activity to qualify.
• A physical impairment includes any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more bodily systems, such as: neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, skin, or endocrine.
• A mental or psychological impairment includes disorders or conditions such as intellectual disability, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities.

A reasonable accommodation is any change or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by employees without disabilities.

Information sharing during the accommodation request process will be treated with care and sensitivity, but complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. Your medical information or details of your accommodation request will only be shared on a strict need-to-know basis, and only with individuals involved in reviewing your request or implementing your accommodation.