The purpose of this Manual is to provide guidance on how to reasonably accommodate District employees and applicants for positions within the District government. This Manual outlines a uniform approach to providing reasonable accommodations consistent with federal and District laws. The Manual explains the obligations of both the District agencies and individuals with disabilities, and it answers some of the questions about reasonable accommodations facing District agencies.
The District of Columbia Government (the District) is required by federal and District laws to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, seek to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities to ensure that our workforce is as diverse as our society. The District has a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations as required to facilitate the employment of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. Beyond its legal obligations, the District is committed to providing accommodations that will allow its employees with disabilities to contribute at the highest levels.
The DC Government Manual Accommodating Employees with Disabilities is available in the following formats:
The DC Office of Disability Rights is available to assist agencies and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations and other disability issues. For more information, contact Haydn Demas, ADA Compliance Specialist (Employment), at (202) 442-4692 or Haydn.Demas@dc.gov.