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Yes. This process is set forth in University Policy 6.13, which applies to faculty and academic and nonacademic staff, including regular, temporary and casual staff members. View the full policy.
Students may access Student Disability Services to begin the process; faculty, staff may begin the process with their supervisor, their HR representative, or by contacting Medical Leaves Administration directly.
Request Forms:
Faculty, staff and visitors may contact Transportation Services to request accessible transportation options to campus to accommodate temporary or long-term medical conditions. For many individuals, a perimeter area parking permit and bus pass are viable, accessible transportation options. Short-term accessible parking permits for up to two months can be issued at the direction of a medical professional. Transportation Services will issue these permits at no charge for general accessible parking spaces across campus.
Faculty and staff members needing longer term accessible parking must obtain a municipal placard from the town/municipal clerk of their places of residence, or accessibility license plates from the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department of Motor Vehicles Accessible Permit Application Form)[pdf]. With such identification, there is a variety of long-term accessible parking options. Note that the process does not automatically grant a permit that allows you to park next to your workplace, but works to determine the most reasonable transportation accommodation for you. For more information visit Transportation Services.
No. The consultants of the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program (MIPP) are available to assist all Cornell employees. Faculty and staff may request evaluation, training and design/planning consultation to prevent injury or disability and to enhance work comfort and productivity. Typically, services are available at no charge courtesy of HR Services & Transitions Center. Employees experiencing discomfort at work or having difficulty meeting job demands are encouraged to contact the MIPP for help in determining if work environment or practices can be adjusted.
As an integral member of the Medical Leaves Administration team, the MIPP is also a valuable resource in response to injury or formal disability accommodation. On-site workplace evaluations with Occupational Therapists and certified ergonomics evaluation professionals help to ensure that employees can remain at work successfully. Examples may include:
For more information, contact the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program (MIPP) at t. 607.255.1360 | f. 607.255.1888
Under the law and Cornell policy, a disability is defined as follows:
Major bodily functions include functions of the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive, bowel, bladder, neurological, brain, circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, hemic, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, special sense organs and skin, genitourinary and cardiovascular systems, and reproductive functions.
The process is a confidential, interactive one, with possibly several individuals involved.
Cornell has a voluntary program for faculty and staff with short or long-term mobility impairments who have difficulty getting to or around their worksite during inclement weather. To see if the program meets your needs, please take this survey(pdf), or obtain a printed copy from the Office of Workforce Policy and Labor Relations at 254-7232 or hrpolicy@cornell.edu
See also: Addressing Inclement Weather Challenges for Individuals with Disabilities web page.
Cornell University is committed to making our websites accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. To report a problem or to request an accommodation to access online materials, information, resources and/or services, please contact webaccessibility@cornell.edu. In your message, include the website address or URL and the specific problems you have encountered.