The purpose of this Departmental Manual is to transmit the procedures to implement DR 4300-8 Reasonable Accommodations for Employees and Applicants with Disabilities as required in Executive Order 13164 Requiring Federal Agencies To Establish Procedures to Facilitate the Provision of Reasonable Accommodation; and, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. This document specifically:
Establishes written procedures to use when implementing DR 4300-8, Reasonable Accommodations for Employees and Applicants with Disabilities. These procedures demonstrate a commitment to a quick, simple means to request and obtain reasonable accommodation.