Publication 316, Reasonable Accommodation in the U.S.Postal Service, A Guide for Employees and Applicants

April 2017

Reasonable Accommodation in the U.S. Postal Service Who Is Eligible for Protection Under the Rehabilitation Act? Who Is a Qualified Person With a Disability? What Is a Physical or Mental Impairment? What Is a Major Life Activity? When Does an Impairment Substantially Limit a Major Life Activity? What is the Goal of Reasonable Accommodation? Does Every Individual With a Disability Require an Accommodation? How Do I Make a Request for Reasonable Accommodation? What Are My Responsibilities? What Happens After My Request Is Made? When Will I Receive a Decision? What Else Should I Know? What Happens If My Request Is Denied? Where Can I Get Additional Information About Reasonable Accommodation?