Overview
New York State has long been committed to the proposition that every individual in the State has an equal opportunity to enjoy a full and productive life.
To request an accommodation or to grieve a refusal of an accommodation, please contact our Designee for Reasonable Accommodation (DRA) at [email protected].
Reasonable Accommodation Policies
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Procedures for Implementing Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants and Employees with Disabilities and Pregnancy-related Conditions in New York State Agencies
To enable qualified employees and applicants with disabilities and pregnancy-related conditions to contribute to the State’s workforce, the State has a uniform policy to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodation to such individuals.
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Procedures for Implementing Reasonable Accommodation of Religious Observance or Practices for Applicants and Employees
To enable qualified employees and applicants who observe sabbath or holy days, or who observe a particular manner of dress, hairstyle, beard, or other religious practice, in accordance with their religious beliefs to contribute to the State’s workforce, the State has a uniform policy to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodation to such individuals.
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Procedures for Implementing Reasonable Accommodation in Programs and Services for Individuals with Disabilities
New York State's commitment to equal opportunity extends to providing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in all state-owned or operated programs and services.
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ADA Grievances
Procedures and complaint forms under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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NYS DCJS Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act
This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990. It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
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NYS DCJS Americans with Disabilities Act Complaint Form
Please use this form to file a complaint based on disability in the provision of services,activities, programs or benefits.
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