Accessibility & Accommodations

Elon University’s commitment to inclusion and diversity extends to employees and applicants with disabilities. We recognize that individuals with disabilities help diversify and strengthen the workplace by bringing varied perspectives on how to confront challenges and overcome obstacles. Elon welcomes applicants with disabilities and strives to foster a disability-inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and supported.

Requesting Accommodations

If you are an employee or applicant who needs an accommodation, the best place to start is with the ADA Coordinator. The coordinator will work with you to determine what accommodations are needed for your work and will help organize university resources to support you. There is no need to disclose your medical condition to your supervisor (or hiring manager); the ADA coordinator will notify your supervisor about the accommodation(s) needed and will only disclose information relevant to supporting the accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations

It’s important to note that the university is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for all employees experiencing permanent or temporary impairments. Reasonable accommodations are changes or adjustments to a job or work environment that permit a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of their job, without imposing an undue hardship on the operation of the University’s business or changing the essential functions of the position.

Resources

• ADA Coordinator: Elon’s ADA Coordinator is Megan Karbley, Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, and can be reached at (336) 278-5787 or mkarbley@elon.edu.
• Advocates for Disability and Accessibility (ADA ERG): Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led groups formed around common interests, and/or a shared bond or background at Elon. The ADA ERG serves as a resource network for its members and the broader campus to promote greater access, equity and inclusivity for employees who navigate physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities, senses or cognition.
• Disability Resources: Although the University’s Disabilities Resources office is geared primarily towards supporting students with disabilities, their website provides a breadth of information on disabilities and accommodations that can benefit employees and supervisors hoping to better understand disabilities.
• Faculty Handbook: Policies and Procedures for Faculty Seeking Accommodations for Disabilities: Elon’s Faculty Handbook includes more information for faculty seeking accommodations. While the policies and procedures are written for faculty, the information includes procedures, definitions, and policy statements that can serve as a good resource for staff who are seeking accommodations.