PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING AN ADA REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
1. Follow the steps below to initiate the process.
a. The employee completes an ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
(Attachment A) to acknowledge that the request is being made.
b. The employee gives the Medical Information memo (Attachment B) and the
Certification of Physical Disability/Medical Condition Form (Attachment C) to
his/her physician who, in turn, will provide the required medical information.
c. The employee then submits the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request
Form to the Human Resources Department.
The Certification of Physical Disability/Medical Condition form and any
additional medical information (records) should be submitted by the employee
or medical provider to the Human Resources Department for a reasonable
accommodation review. Documents should be sent to:
Marquette University Office of Human Resources, Straz Tower #185,
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
Telephone (414)288-7305
FAX (414)288-7425
d. If you have any additional questions regarding the ADA reasonable accommodation
application process, please contact Lynn Mellantine, Assistant Vice President of Human
Resources, Straz Tower 185, ext. 8-3430, lynn.mellantine@marquette.edu
An accommodation that is medically necessary is one that has a risk-avoiding or therapeutic value
associated with the accommodation and will enable the employee to perform the essential functions of
his/her job. On the other hand, if the review concludes that, based upon the accommodation
assessment of the employee’s medical information, an accommodation is not medically necessary or is
not likely to be effective, the request for the accommodation may be denied.
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C O N F I D E N T I A L
REQUEST FOR ADA REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FORM
(ATTACHMENT A)
Please complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request form and submit the completed form
to the Human Resources Department. Information received pertaining to an accommodation request
is kept confidential to the extent possible and maintained separately from personnel records.
I. Employee Personal Information
Name: __________________________ Ext______ Job Title: _______________________________
Department: ________________________ Supervisor’s Name: _____________________________
II. Describe the essential functions of your job that you are unable to perform and the
reasons why (attach additional page(s) if necessary). (Medical information pertaining to
your disability will be required.)
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III. Describe the accommodation(s) requested (attach additional page(s) if necessary):
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Employee Signature/Date
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C O N F I D E N T I A L
MEDICAL INFORMATION
(ATTACHMENT B)
Please provide medical information from your medical doctor that describes your medical
condition and describes any limitations placed on your major life activities and functions.
Please be certain to inform your doctor that your request for medical information is being made
because you have applied for an ADA reasonable accommodation. Additionally, request that your
doctor review the standards for the medical documentation information review listed below so that
his/her reply provides the medical information requested to review your request in an efficient and
thorough manner.
Medical information to be provided by a qualified health professional and attached to the
Request for ADA Reasonable Accommodation Form:
1. Include a statement of the specific diagnosis of the disability.
2. Cite the diagnostic criteria and tests given, with dates (no more than 3 years since
administration) results, and interpretations. Cite how the results support the diagnosis.
3. Describe the applicant's functional limitations due to the disability, and the impact of those
limitations on physical, perceptual and cognitive abilities.
4. Recommend specific accommodation(s) and for each accommodation, provide a rationale
as to how it will reduce the impact of the functional limitation(s).
5. State your professional credentials and any licenses you hold that support your
qualifications to diagnose and/or treat this applicant's disabilities.
6. Send Documents to:
Marquette University Office of Human Resources, Straz Tower #185,
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
Telephone (414)288-7305
FAX (414)288-7425
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CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY/MEDICAL CONDITION
(ATTACHMENT C)
The employee named below has applied for coverage under the American with Disabilities Act at
Marquette University. In order to determine this employee's eligibility for reasonable and appropriate
accommodations, we ask that you provide current and comprehensive information attesting to the
employee's disability and documenting the functional impact of the disability.
Please take into consideration when completing this form:
1. All parts of the form must be completed as thoroughly as possible. Inadequate information,
incomplete answers and/or illegible handwriting may delay the eligibility review process by
necessitating follow up contact for clarification.
2. The healthcare provider should attach any reports which provide additional related information.
If a comprehensive diagnosis report is available that provides the requested information; copies
of that report can be submitted for documentation as well.
If you have any questions please call the Office of Human resources at 414-288-7305. Thank you for
your assistance.
Name of employee: ____________________________________ Date: ______________________
1. Is this employee currently under your care? _____Yes _____No
2. When did you last see this employee? ____________________________________
3. What is the diagnosis of the impairment? (Please use definitive language and avoid such
speculative language as “suggests” or “could have problems”)
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Date of diagnosis: _____________________________________________________________
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Section I
Major Life Activities Assessment
Please check which of the major life activities listed below are substantially limited because of the
current condition. (Substantially limited is defined as a "significant restriction in the condition, manner,
or duration in which a major life activity is performed compared to most people.")
Talking _____ Seeing _____
Hearing _____ Sleeping _____
Breathing _____ Learning _____
Standing _____ Thinking _____
Working _____ Concentrating _____
Reaching _____ Memorizing _____
Lifting _____ Writing _____
Sitting _____ Interacting w/others _____
Walking _____ Caring for oneself _____
Speaking _____ Reading _____
Employment Effects
I. How does this condition/impairment impact the employee’s ability to perform his/her job? If
this condition/impairment does not affect the employee’s ability to work, please explain.
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a. If the employee is currently undergoing medical treatment, please describe and indicate
how this treatment might affect the employee’s work.
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b. Are there any situations that might lead to an exacerbation of the condition/impairment?
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c. Please provide specific job accommodations with justification as to why these
accommodations would be appropriate for the employee. *Please note - There may be
limitations on the number of absences an employee is allowed based on job
requirements.
i. Accommodation: __________________________________________________
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Justification:______________________________________________________
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ii. Accommodation: __________________________________________________
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Justification:______________________________________________________
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Accommodation:__________________________________________________
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Justification:______________________________________________________
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about this employee?
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Section II
Please sign, date and return to the employee.
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Signature of Treating Professional Date
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Professional's Name (printed) License Number
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Professional’s Title Telephone Number
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Address Fax Number
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