{"id":33,"date":"2026-07-15T12:08:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/ada-accommodations-compliance\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T12:08:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:08:38","slug":"ada-accommodations-compliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/ada-accommodations-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"ADA Accommodations &#038; Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-15\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-walking-bridge.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-walking-bridge.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-walking-bridge-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-walking-bridge-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-walking-bridge-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-walking-bridge-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-walking-bridge-2048x1600.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient has-blue-gradient-gradient-background\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-15d3db16 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-7aca7d6672dc976b6f7a99945ec92e2c\">ADA Accommodations &amp; 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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and State laws, and consistent with the university&#8217;s policy on Harassment and Discrimination, it is the policy of the university to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to individuals with disabilities unless the reasonable accommodation would impose an undue hardship of the operation of the university&#8217;s business or would change an essential function of the position. Our Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX team is committed to engaging in the interactive process during the accommodation request process. Please <a href=\"\/ecrt\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Reasonable Accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For university employees (including student employees), a reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, employment practice, or work environment that makes it possible for a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy an equal employment opportunity. The university will provide a reasonable accommodation to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. University employees can contact Suzi Bye-Montpas, Benefits Coordinator, for more information at <a href=\"mailto:sbye@umich.edu\">sbye@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For university students, a reasonable accommodation is a reasonable modification in policies, practices or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of a university service, program or activity. 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Students can also <a href=\"https:\/\/umflint-accommodate.symplicity.com\/public_accommodation\/\">request a reasonable accommodation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Commitment The University of Michigan-Flint is committed to equal employment in all aspects of employment for individuals with a disability. 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