(A) It is the policy of the Town of Monon that qualified individuals with disabilities are not excluded from participating in or benefitting from the services, programs, or activities of the town.
(B) It is the policy of the town not to discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability in job application procedures; the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees; employee compensation; job training; and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. It is the intent of this town to comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
(C) If a person is not able to perform the essential functions of a job, even with reasonable accommodation, then the person is not qualified for the position.
(D) The town will reasonably accommodate persons within the requirements of the law. Such reasonable accommodation may include making facilities readily accessible to individuals with a disability, restructuring jobs, modifying work schedules, modifying equipment, or other similar accommodations.
(E) Accommodation may not create undue hardship for the town or other employees. An individual who cannot be reasonably accommodated for a job, without undue hardship, will not be selected for that position.
(F) All employees are required to comply with safety standards. Applicants who pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace, which threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, will not be hired.
(G) Current employees who pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the other individuals in the workplace will be placed on appropriate leave.
(H) Disabled individuals cannot pose a direct threat to the safety of themselves or others. Generally, a "direct threat" means a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
(I) Benefits provided to disabled individuals who are qualified to perform the work are not different from the benefits provided to other employees.
(J) Members of the public, including individuals with disabilities and groups representing individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to submit suggestions to the Town of Monon ADA Coordinator on how the town might better meet the needs of individuals with disabilities pursuant to this policy.
(Ord. 2022-13, passed 12-21-2022)