Disability Navigators
Disability Navigators are Disability Equity Office staff who provide support to specific schools, departments, and colleges. They serve as dedicated liaisons between units and our office, providing resources and referrals for disability and accessibility requests, and guidance and training on a wide variety of topics including event accessibility, disability etiquette and inclusive workplace practices.
Connect with our disability navigators via accommodate or attend office hours (virtual & in office).
Services
- Assist employees in identifying appropriate university resources for workplace accommodations
- Provide support throughout the interactive process; act as DEO liaison with supervisors, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and unit administrators
- Support the purchase and implementation of approved workplace accommodation items
- Serve as liaisons to the ADA Coordinator monitoring construction/renovation barriers affecting employee access
- Refer employees to Work Connections, appropriate human resources representatives for FMLA/leave matters; refer to FASCOO as appropriate, connect to the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX office for discrimination/harassment concerns
- Provide accessible event planning guidance; support hosts requesting CART and ASL interpretation services through DEO
- Deliver unit-level guidance and training consistent with university policies on disability and accessibility procedures and expectations
