UF provides reasonable accommodations for employees with qualifying disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments (ADA) as well as other federal or state applicable laws and regulations.

UF enters an interactive process that identifies functional limitations specific to the workplace which may impact an employee’s ability to perform the essential functions of their job.

Reasonable accommodation, or equally effective alternative accommodations, enable the employee to perform the essential functions of their position, may be medically necessary, and may not create a substantial operational burden or undue hardship for UF.

Accommodations may be “interim,” meaning time-limited and situation specific, or “enduring,” meaning permanent or believed to be permanent.

In situations where an accommodation is requested and there are questions regarding either the existence of a qualifying disability, the need for an accommodation, or the nature of the accommodation to be provided, supervisors are to consult with the ADA/504 Coordinator. UF requires that all accommodation requests be formalized to ensure a consistent application and approach to accommodations as well as to foster equitable access for the campus community.

Employees may experience temporary impairments from non-work related injuries or conditions. The first step with such temporary disabilities is to determine if a “work adjustment” should occur using defined time-limited (less than 3 months) work restrictions. An employee’s supervisor can make this decision. However, when in doubt, seeking guidance through the formal ADA Accommodation process is recommended. In some instances, time limited work restrictions may turn into an enduring limitation. At that point, referral by the supervisors of the employee to the ADA Office may occur.

NOTE: If an employee is only requesting an ergonomic workstation evaluation, the employee or supervisor should notify the ADA/504 Coordinator as well as Environmental Health & Safety (“EH&S”) to learn more about ergonomic resources.

Interim ADA/504 Coordinator
Megan A. Buxton, J.D. 720 S.W. 2nd Ave Suite 106
Gainesville, FL Email: adaservices@ufl.edu

Confidential Personal and Medical Information

Information related to an employee’s involvement in the interactive process, type and extent of disability and/or condition including supporting documentation received by UF as well as their Accommodation Plan defining reasonable workplace accommodation will be maintained in a separate file within the ADA Office. Such information is deemed confidential and will only be released with the written approval of the employee.