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A: There is no established time-period for processing, as each request must be examined on a case-by-case basis. The processing timeline also depends on how quickly the required forms are completed by the employee and the healthcare provider. The timeline may also be extended based on the availability of the employee and the supervisor to begin the interactive process.

A: No. If an employee needs an accommodation to perform their job duties, the employee must contact the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX and make the request.

A: The Office of Gender Equity & Title IX will not cover the cost or reimburse for transporting/moving equipment/furniture from one office to another. Also, setup fees, delivery fees, shipping and handling costs, installation fees and labor fees etc. are other fees that will not be covered by the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX. The employee’s unit will be responsible for such fees.

A: Your department will be responsible for equipment purchases.

A: It is the employee’s responsibility to work with their supervisor and/or business manager of the unit to find a vendor, research the product availability and reliability, and provide 3 quotes of the equipment/furniture item to the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX before receiving an approval for purchase and a determination letter.

A: Yes, employees who are out on FMLA or a leave of absence can apply for an accommodation. Once the employee has received a “return to work” date from their healthcare provider, contact the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX or visit: /people-and-culture/eoc/employee-accommodation-request. The employee will still go through the normal process of completing and submitting the required forms and participating in the interactive process.

A: Call the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX at 330-672-6272 or complete the online . 

A: Students with a chronic medical condition or medical disability as a result of a pregnancy, may contact Student Accessibility Services at 330-672-3391 or email at sas@kent.edu.

For students seeking accommodations based upon pregnancy, please contact the please contact the Student Ombuds, Title IX Coordinator, or visit Pregnancy and Parenting Support.

A: Office of Gender Equity & Title IX
Division of Student Life
Kent Student Center – Suite 250
Phone: 330-672-6272 | Fax: 330-672-2600
Email: titleix@kent.edu | Website: /studentlife/genderequity-titleix

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