Disability accommodation for employees
Note: As part of the institutional response to COVID-19, the University is committed to supporting employees who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
Learn about accommodation for high-risk employees
The University’s disability accommodation process is designed to explore reasonable accommodations for employees (including student employees) with medical conditions or disabilities.
Disability accommodation
Accommodations are provided on an individual basis and created in collaboration with the requesting employee, the appropriate University personnel, and the Disability Services Office. For more information about the disability accommodation process for employees, read the UW Human Resources disability accommodation policy.
Requesting disability accommodation
If you believe that a medical condition is affecting your ability to perform your job, you may want to begin the accommodation request process by discussing your needs with your supervisor, contacting your HR consultant or contacting DSO. You are not required to disclose the medical need for an accommodation to your immediate supervisor.
Forms for accommodation requests
During the accommodation request process, you may need to complete this form:
Accommodation Request for Disability or Serious Medical Condition (PDF)
In addition to the accommodation request form, you may be asked to submit a health-care provider statement. Contact us if you need assistance with these forms.
Health Care Provider Certification Form - Cognitive (PDF)
Use this form if you are requesting accommodation based on a cognitive/mental health condition and you do not need disability parking.
Health Care Provider Certification Form – Physical (PDF)
Use this form if you are requesting accommodation based on a physical disability/medical condition and you do not need disability parking.
Health Care Provider Certification Form – Parking (PDF)
Use this form if you only need to request disability parking and/or alternative transportation.
Health Care Provider Certification Form – Cognitive & Parking (PDF)
Use this form if you are requesting accommodation based on a cognitive/mental health condition and you need disability parking.
Health Care Provider Certification Form – Physical & Parking (PDF)
Use this form if you are requesting accommodation based on a physical disability/medical condition and you need disability parking.
Health Care Provider Certification Form - Complete (PDF)
Use this form if there are multiple diagnoses or a combination of physical and cognitive conditions, with or without the need for disability parking. If you are uncertain which version of the form to use, use this complete health-care provider statement.
Additional resources
APS 46.5 Policy on Reasonable Accommodation of Employees with Disabilities