[blindlaw] HR and the Interactive Process

Thu Nov 15 21:23:47 UTC 2018

Take the request up the chain of command.

Ms. Tai Tomasi, J.D.
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Staff Attorney

400 East Court Ave., Ste. 300
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
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From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of kelby carlson via BlindLaw
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Subject: Re: [blindlaw] HR and the Interactive Process

Ty,

This already took place. HR knows exactly what accommodationss I need, they just won't respond to requests for further interaction/information. The DA is very upset about this, because they are fully willing to provide the accommodations which HR is obstructing.

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> On Nov 15, 2018, at 4:11 PM, Tai Tomasi via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Request a meeting with HR and your supervisor to discuss accommodations. Put the request in writing. The interactive process should involve someone with more direct knowledge of your job duties and what you may need to perform essential functions. 
> 
> Ms. Tai Tomasi, J.D.
> Pronouns: she/her/hers
> Staff Attorney
> 
> 
> 
> 400 East Court Ave., Ste. 300
> Des Moines, Iowa 50309
> Tel: 515-278-2502; Toll Free: 1-800-779-2502
> FAX: 515-278-0539; Relay 711
> E-mail: ttomasi at driowa.org
> www.driowa.org
> 
> Our Mission:  To defend and promote the human and legal rights of Iowans with disabilities
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> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: [blindlaw] HR and the Interactive Process
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> I am working for a county district attorney. We are working on getting me necessary accommodations. However, human resources is insisting that they, rather than the DA, get to decide what accommodations are reasonable. Essentially we have put in a request and HR has not contacted me in several weeks, and refuses to move forward with the process. Does anybody know ADA protocols with respect to who engages in the interactive process for getting accommodations? HR is not equipped to determine the essential functions of this job or which accommodations will work.
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