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Information for Managers/Department Chairs/WorkleadsManager's/Department Chair's/Worklead's Role If a job applicant or employee has a "hidden" disability - - one that is not obvious - - it is up to that individual to make the need for an accommodation known. If an applicant has a known disability, such as a visible disability, that appears to limit, interfere with, or prevent the individual from performing job-related functions, the employer may ask the applicant to describe or demonstrate how s/he would perform the function with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an employee with a known disability is not performing well or is having difficulty in performing a job, the employer should assess whether this is due to a disability. The employer may inquire at any time whether the employee needs an accommodation 1. Administrators/Supervisors/Managers receiving inquiries and/or requests from hired employees regarding employment accommodations due to a disability related need must direct all employees to the EARC. 1 http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/ADAtam1.html Auxiliary & Self-Support InformationEmployees employed with Auxiliary & Self-Support Departments:The EARC will establish a confidential file and serve these employee when a request for employment accommodations is received, however, Auxiliary &Self-Support Departments are responsible for funding employment accommodations. Auxiliary & Self-Support Departments include: Parking Services, Housing, International and Extended Studies, Foundation, and the Student Union.
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Employment Accommodations
Resource Center (EARC) (408) 924-5990 (TTY)
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