Ontario Tech University COVID-19 Vaccination Accommodation Application
To protect the health and safety of our community, Ontario Tech University is requiring all employees and students to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to coming to campus. Any University Member who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons
or on grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code may request an accommodation. By submitting this form, you
acknowledge that you are seeking an accommodation to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Complete Section 1 and either Section 2 A or B depending on the accommodation you are seeking.
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Student forms are to be emailed to: Student Accessibility Services
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mployee forms are to be emailed to: Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist, Human Resources
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CAREFULLY:
• Requests for accommodation will be considered upon completion and presentation of this form.
• To continue to protect the health and safety of the campus community, approved accommodations may include measures other
than the applicant being granted access to campus.
• Individuals with an approved accommodation will be notified in writing through their Ontario Tech University email.
• Decisions will be made consistent with the University’s Accommodation Policy and Respectful Campus Policy
. In the event that
an application is denied, individuals are permitted to reapply if new documentation and/or information becomes available.
This form only applies to requests for accommodation from Ontario Tech University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement. If you
are seeking academic or workplace accommodations for other purposes, you will be required to make a separate application in
accordance with existing procedures. If you have a previously approved accommodation, you must still submit this form if you wish
to be considered for a COVID-19 vaccination accommodation.
Students under the age of 18 must have their parent or legal guardian sign the declaration on their behalf
Should an outbreak occur, the Durham Region Health Department or Ontario Tech University may impose additional restrictions
or requirements that may not apply to other University members who have been fully vaccinated.
The applicant may choose to be vaccinated at a later date.
Section 1 Employee/Student Information (required)
Last Name
First Name
DOB (yyyy/mm/dd)
Home Address
Unit Number
Street Number
Street Name
PO Box
Province
Postal Code
Cell Phone:
Banner ID:
Program of Study/Job title
Parent/Guardian Information (required only for students under the age of 18)
Last Name
First Name
Home Address
Unit Number
Street Number
Street Name
PO Box
Province
Postal Code
Cell Phone:
Applicant Declaration (required)
I, ,
(Applicant or Parent/Legal Guardian Full Legal Name)
Am the applicant or am the parent/legal guardian of the minor applicant and certify that the information provided on
this application form is accurate and complete as of the date of this submission. I/the minor applicant understand
that knowingly providing false or misleading information on this application form is inconsistent with the
expectations and obligations set forth in the University’s Accommodation Policy and may result in disciplinary
actions being taken against me/the minor applicant under applicable university policies and procedures.
I/the minor applicant confirm that the requirement to obtain COVID-19 Vaccination conflicts with my medical and/or
creed/religious-based needs and am seeking an acc
ommodation from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement on
that basis. I/the minor applicant understand that the University may, at its discretion, approve reasonable
Accommodation Measures under the Accommodation Policy that includes granting a conditional exemption
requiring me to comply with stricter public health and safety measures, including, but not limited to: enhanced
face-masking, rapid-testing, restricted access to campus or facilities, and/or limited participation in certain
programs, activities and events.
By completing section 2A below, I/the minor applicant authorize my licensed medical practitioner to provide the
programs, activities and events.
Ontario Tech University COVID-19 Vaccination Accommodation Application
information contained in this form including if applicable, my permission to disclose the medical condition
necessitating the exemption and, if required, to supply additional information relating to the medical limitation(s)
preventing me from receiving any of the COVID-19 vaccines publicly available in Ontario. This authorization applies
solely for the purposes of the University’s assessment of requests for accommodation associated with the
University’s Mandatory COVID-19 vaccine program. I/the minor applicant agree that this authorization is valid
throughout the duration of my/the minor applicant's request for accommodation and the durations of any
accommodation put in place or any dispute related to this request for accommodation.
Applicant or Parent/Legal Guardian Signature:
Section 2AMedical Accommodation (to be filled out by the Applicant’s treating medical practitioner)
I, ,
(Name of licensed physician or registered nurse in the extended class)
certify that, due to a medical condition/pregnancy, the named applicant should be exempted from the requirements of Ontario Tech University’s
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Directive, which requires faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with one dose of a
publicly available vaccine by September 3, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by October 17, 2021. I have completed an individual assessment,
considered the Ministry of Health: COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations for Special Populations and/or the Canada Public Health
Recommendations on the Use of COVID-19 Vaccinations and reviewed risks and benefits with the above-named applicant. The reasons and
anticipated length of accommodation are checked in the boxes below.
Medical
Precautions
Immunity Pregnancy Contraindication Other Length of accommodation
Permanent
Temporary From To
yyyy/mm/dd yyyy/mm/dd
Use this space to provide additional information if necessary and appropriate.
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Doctor/Nurse Practitioner Information
Last Name
First Name
Email
Business Address
Unit Number
Street Number
Street Name
PO Box
City/Town
Province
Postal Code
Official Stamp
Phone
Ontario Tech University COVID-19 Vaccination Accommodation Application
Section 2B Creed/Religious Accommodation
Use this space to explain the basis for your creed/religious-based accommodation request. Identify the creed/religion that you belong to, how long
you have been a member of this community of faith and how long you have refrained from receiving vaccinations. Include:
a. what is the sincerely-held creed/religious belief(s) that prevents you from receiving
vaccinations? and;
b. How is the above-noted belief(s) integrally linked to your identity, self-definition and fulfilment
and part of a particular and comprehensive, overarching system of belief that governs your
conduct and practices?
Notice of Collection and Disclosure of Personal Information
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, SO 2002,
c. 8, Sch. O. and will be collected, protected, used, disclosed and retained in compliance with Ontarios Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, c. F.31. This information will be used to administer and enforce the Universitys COVID-
19 vaccination program, aimed at decreasing the risk to the health of individuals on campus due to COVID-19.
The
university may disclose this information to Durham College employees who are providing services to the university under an
agreement to share services. This information will be shared only to the extent required to provide the service.
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is information will be used and disclosed for these purposes as well as other purposes authorized and required by law, for
example, it may be disclosed to the Chief Medical Officer of Health and Ontario public health units where disclosure is necessary
for a purpose of the Health Protection and Promotion Act or local public health guidelines.
Ques
tions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to: Ontario Tech University Access and Privacy
Office, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, 905.721.8668, ext. 6705, email: accessandprivacy@ontariotechu.ca
.
Notice: Applicants seeking an accommodation from vaccination requirements on the basis of creed/religion may be
required to verify their creed/religion-related needs. In such cases, the University will notify you of the need for
additional or verifying information/documentation prior to granting an accommodation.