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Family Medical Leave and Disability Services

For Employees and Job Applicants

Western Washington University is committed to assisting students, employees, applicants, and community members with disabilities and serious medical conditions. Students with disabilities needing accommodations and other assistance should contact DisAbility Resources For Students.  Community members should contact the Equal Opportunity Office.

Eligibility for disability related provisions are reviewed and determined on a case by case basis. The following information is designed to help answer your questions. If you need further information or assistance, contact Human Resources.

Select one of the following links:

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Leave Requests

Information provided is for FMLA leave requests for the birth, adoption, placement of a child in foster care, or serious illness of a child, parent, spouse or the employee.

If you are requesting leave to care for a family member not covered under FMLA leave protections, such as a parent-in-law, grandparent, grandchild or sibling, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Event

Policy/Procedure

Forms To Complete

Information

Having a baby Policy/Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Leave Request Form

Medical Certification

Both forms need to be completed
Adopting/caring for foster child Policy/Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Leave Request Form

Adoption/Foster Care Verification From Agency

Verification needs to include an estimate of the amount of leave time needed.
Need leave due to illness/injury Policy/Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions

Leave Request Form

Medical Certification

Medical Release

Both forms need to be completed
Need leave to care for family member Policy/Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions

Leave Request Form

Medical Certification

Both forms need to be completed
Need leave as a result of a family member's service in the Armed Forces Summary Information
 
Leave Request Form

Certification for Qualifying Exigency Leave  (available soon)

Medical Certification for Service Member Family Leave (available soon)

The leave request form and the appropriate certification needs to be completed
Need leave for Domestic Violence

Frequently Asked Questions

Domestic Violence Leave Application

Leave Request Form

 
Need/Donate Shared Leave Shared Leave Program Guide

Shared Leave Donation

Shared Leave Request

 

 

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Disability Accommodation Requests

Need/Respond To

Policy/Procedure

Forms To Complete

Information

Request for work accommodation Policy

Procedure

Classroom Accommodations For Faculty With Disabilities

Accommodation Request Form

Medical Certification

Both forms need to be completed.
Request for accommodation to apply for a job at Western Policy

Procedure

N/A  
Request for accommodation to attend an event at WWU. Procedures N/A  
Disability parking Procedures Dept of Licensing information and placard application

Campus Accessibility Map

A state placard must be obtained to receive a campus accessible parking permit.

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Applicable Federal and State Laws, Employee Handbooks and Union Contracts
Federal
Americans with Disabilities Act
Family Medical Leave
Family Medical Leave Amendments 
 
Washington State
Family Care and Family Leave
Executive Order 96-04 - Implementing the Americans With Disabilities Act
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Pregnancy Relations Conditions (WAC 162-30-020)
Pregnancy Leave and Sex Discrimination - Washington State Human Rights Commission
Shared Leave (RCW 41.04.650 to 41.04.670)
Workers' Compensation
Military Spouse Leave of Absence Law
Domestic Violence Leave Law
Employee Handbooks and Union Contracts
Faculty Handbook
Professional Staff Handbook
Union Contracts
 

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Disability Benefits Information for Employees

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Program/Event Accessibility

Learn about your responsibilities in making your WWU program or event accessible by reviewing the following information:

Question

Answers

How do I make my program or event accessible and how do I respond to accommodation requests? Disability Related Requirements in Programs, Services and Activities
Is the location of my event/program accessible? Non-Accessible Rooms on Campus

Accessibility Checklist

How do I identify the accessible route to my event?

Campus Accessibility Map

What language do I use in my brochures/flyers/registration materials for people to request an accommodation? Sample Accommodation Request Statements
How do I make sure my presentation is accessible? Tips For Accessible Presentations
What is a “service animal” and what if one shows up at my event? Service Animal Guide
How do I learn about disability etiquette for interacting with persons with disabilities? Disability Etiquette

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Report Access Barriers

To report a physical or WWU website access barrier, please email the ADA Coordinator or call 360-650-3307.

 

To identify the most accessible route to your campus destination, view the Campus Accessibility Map online or request a hard copy from the Visitor’s Center, Human Resources or Parking Office.  Visit the Parking Office's website for information on obtaining a disabled parking permit.

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Emergency Evacuation Information for Employees with Disabilities

Knowledge and preparation by both persons with disabilities and persons without disabilities is key to reducing the impact of emergency disasters. When developing a plan, the safety needs of persons with disabilities should be determined on a case-by-case basis because they vary with each individual and building. Employees and students with disabilities utilizing Western’s campus are asked to take responsibility in developing their own personal emergency evacuation plan. Western has established specific guidelines including an evacuation plan template to assist in the development of a plan (see link below). Campus personnel and WWU’s Environmental Health and Safety will assist in the development, communication and execution of plans.

Emergency Evacuation Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities

Environmental Health and Safety

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Resources

University

Accessibility Checklist
Assistive Technology Resource Center- WWU
Campus Accessibility Map
Disability Access, Accommodation and Resources - WWU
DisAbility Advisory Committee - WWU
DisAbility Resources for Students- WWU
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Health and Wellness
Equal Opportunity Office - WWU
Environmental Health and Safety - WWU
Service Animal Guide
Services for Library Users with Special Needs - WWU
Speech and Hearing Clinic - WWU
Telecommuting - WWU
Website Accessibility - WWU

Public

Accessible Trails for Wheelers and Slow Walkers - Pacific Northwest Trail Information for the Disabled
Dept of Vocational Rehabilitation
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology – University Of Washington
Disability Resources.Org - Washington
Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment
Hearing, Speech, and Deafness Center - Bellingham
Job Accommodation Network
Microsoft Accessibility
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) – Specialized Transportation

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Contact Information For Assistance

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Questions, problems or concerns with the Human Resources Web site please contact vic.kiel@wwu.edu
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