Reasonable Adjustment Policy
6. Financial Responsibility
People Branch ResponsibilityPeople Branch has centralised assistive technology funding. The list below is a sample of the available work-related reasonable adjustments:
- Specialist technology such as Dragon software, Jaws and MAGIC software, and some computer hardware;
- Sign language interpreters;
- Occupational therapist assessments - employer initiated;
- Software training;
- Hiring services that enable staff with disabilities to maintain independence and meet health requirements;
- Specialised equipment such as page-turners etc.;
- Specialist training for co-workers; and
- Documents in Braille.
The DAC will process requests for centralised funding of reasonable adjustments. Documentation related to cumulative expenditure should be retained on the workplace adjustment file.
Property Operations Section Responsibility
Reasonable adjustments associated with access to FaCSIA' accommodation will be managed by Property Operations Section, who will seek funding on a case-by-case basis. Examples include but are not limited to the following:
- Accessible doors and electronic access to or between buildings;
- Lifts;
- Stair strips and railings;
- OH&S requirements that benefit a number of staff within FaCSIA (e.g., making a BBQ area accessible, disabled parking markings); and
- Physical access modifications.
Branches will continue to be responsible for the following:
- Staff resource issues relating to accommodating reasonable adjustment hours and productivity;
- Co-worker support and some training;
- Document holders;
- Glare filters;
- Monitor raisers;
- Floor mats;
- Wrist rests;
- Desk lamps;
- Phone headsets;
- Chairs and adjustment of desks;
- Ergonomic assessments or employee-requested Occupational Therapist assessments;
- Computers, mice etc; and
- OH&S requirements.
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