Reasonable Accommodation

Page Updated: 24th May 2022

This page provides a definition of reasonable accommodation as well as in-depth guides and process maps for both employees and their managers. You'll also find the forms you need to make a request.

UCD’s reasonable accommodations process was developed through the ConnectAbility project which supports staff with disabilities in the workplace in relation to disclosing a disability and seeking a reasonable accommodation. This was an intervarsity project across the 7 Universities which involved engaging with staff through a survey (10% response rate in UCD) and focus group, and an audit of policies and procedures.

For further information please contact the EDI Unit at (opens in a new window)edi@ucd.ie.

What do we mean by reasonable accommodation?

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) can be defined as some modification to tasks or the structure of a job or the workplace at nominal cost which allows a qualified employee with a disability to fully do their job and enjoy equal employment opportunities.  Reasonable Accommodation can vary from something as simple as rearranging office furniture, to providing Assistive Technology or providing for changes to working hours.

Information for Employees

• Guide to disability and reasonable accommodations
• QUICK GUIDE - Reasonable accommodation
• UCD_ Reasonable_ Accommodation_ Request_ Form
• ConnectAbility process map

Information for Managers

As a manager, your role is to provide employees with the necessary support for employees to reach their full potential.

• Managers Quick Guide to Reasonable Accommodation
• Managers Guide to Disability and Reasonable Accommodations
• UCD_ Reasonable_ Accommodation_ Request_ Form
• ConnectAbility process map