The City of Portland is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable, inclusive employment opportunities and workplaces for people with disabilities at all levels.
Employees with Disabilities
The City of Portland is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable, inclusive employment opportunities and workplaces for people with disabilities at all levels.
ADA Title I Reasonable Accommodations
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil rights law that guarantees equal opportunities for people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, telecommunications, and in accessing State and local government services.
The Bureau of Human Resources is responsible for processing reasonable accommodation requests related to Title I of the ADA, which covers workplace-related accommodations for job applicants, job candidates, interns, employees, and elected officials.
Requesting an ADA Title I Reasonable Accommodation
- Job applicants and candidates: If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or participate in an interview or skills evaluation, please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting of the position you are applying for.
- Interns, employees, or elected officials: If you need a workplace-related reasonable accommodation,please contact your Bureau’s Human Resources Business Partner. If you are not sure who your HR Business Partner is, a full contact list can be found at our Employee Relations page.
Requesting an ADA Title II Reasonable Accommodation
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation so that you can access a public City service, program, or event, please contact the Office of Equity and Human Rights. They manage all requests related to Title II of the ADA, which includes State and local government services.
Contact Information
Anais Keenon - Disability Resources and Employment Specialist
anais.keenon@portlandoregon.gov
Bureau of Human Resources
111 SW Columbia Street, Room 550
Portland, OR 97201
Resources Links
ADA Questions and Answers
A 31-page booklet giving an overview of the ADA's requirements for ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities.Americans with Disabilities Act 1990
Text of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 336 of the 101st Congress, enacted July 26, 1990.City of Portland Disability Program
The Disability Program within the Office of Community & Civic Life builds City government's capacity to meaningfully engage with Portland's disability communities and supports disabled Portlanders to effectively engage with government.Consumers' Guide to Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
TRS enables standard voice telephone users to talk to people who have difficulty hearing or speaking on the telephone.Federal Relay Service
Toll Free Phone Number for the Federal Relay Service and Calling ProtocolJob Accommodation Network
A free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities.Northwest ADA & IT Center
Your source for information, materials, technical assistance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act and Accessible Information Technology in the northwest regionNorthWest ADA & IT Center Video Checkout List
Listing of videos available through the NW American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) OfficeOregon Telecommunications Relay Service
Descriptions of relay services and instructions for users of TTY, Hearing Carry Over, Speech to Speech, and moreU.S. Department of Justice ADA Home Page
Information and Technical Assistance on the ADA