Contacts
ADA Title I inbox: ADATitleI@portlandoregon.gov
Disability Employment Coordinator:
Kelsey Bell
Cell: 971-977-0422
Office: 503-865-3308
For a list of your bureau assigned Human Resources Business Partner and their contact information, please click the link below. Note that you may need to login.
Human Resources Business Partners' Bureau Assignments
Forms
Submit your request for an Interactive Reasonable Accommodation Process through the link below.
Reasonable Accommodation Request (Disability Related)
For requests related to pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions:
For your healthcare provider:
For an informal inquiry regarding reasonable accommodations of any kind:
If you prefer submitting your request via paper, please download the appropriate PDF form below:
For reasonable accommodations under Title VII (Religion), please contact your Human Resources Business Partner.
Resources
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
JAN helps employees with disabilities explore accommodation ideas and provides practical suggestions for requesting accommodations and navigating the interactive process with their employer. They also provide well curated information about the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I.
One of the most helpful resources that JAN offers is the A to Z Disabilities and Accommodations idea page. This resource allows employees to search for ideas by categories; including disability, limitation, job function and more.
Two more resources that have proven invaluable to employees: Employees' Practical Guide to Requesting and Negotiating Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA and Basic ADA and Accommodation Process FAQ. These pages provide a wealth of information for those who may be interested in learning more about the process before, or while, engaging directly with their employer.
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Many of the best practices and resources that the City of Portland and JAN utilize have been curated from the federal agency that enforces Title I, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Their resources can help individuals with disabilities decide what accommodations to ask for and how to navigate the interactive process. Although they do not have the force and effect of the law, many employers follow their guidance to show they are making a good faith effort to comply with the ADA.
Your Employment Rights as an Individual with a Disability
Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Oregon Department of Human Services
For Oregonians living with disability, this state agency (Vocational Rehabilitation Services) provides support, training and more. For employers, they provide recruitment support, training and consultation. Both services help people with all kinds of disabilities obtain and retain jobs that match their skills, interests and abilities.
Northwest ADA Center
The NWADA Center is our local (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington) ADA Center. They are committed to providing information and training about the ADA/ADAAA and promoting equal opportunities and accessibility for all. Anyone is welcome to access their online resources or call/email them with ADA related questions. Please note: They do not enforce the ADA or provide legal advice, advocacy services or funding to individuals/organizations.
Oregon Commission for the Blind
This state agency provides services to Oregonians who experience vision loss and may need specialized training and support to thrive in the workplace. The Commission's program objectives include vocational rehab, helping employees who are blind obtain and retain jobs and supporting Oregon employers hire and retain qualified candidates who are blind.