Limitations can include: 

• any physical or mental condition; 
  • related to,
  • affected by, or 
  • arising out of 
• pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and 
• do not rise to the level of a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

A reasonable accommodation:

• is any adjustment to a job, work environment, work policy or practice;
• does not cause undue hardship; and
• would help a person experiencing limitations due to a pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical condition 
  • perform their job duties
  • apply for a job
  • or enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment.

• Assistive technology 
• Flexible Work Arrangements  
• Flexible Schedules and leaves of absence (such as additional break time to allow a person to use the bathroom, eat and rest) 
• Modified job duties for a temporary period (such as those which would allow a person to sit, drink water or be excused from strenuous activities or those that involve exposure to compounds not safe for pregnancy) 
• Accommodations related to nursing, lactation and pumping 
• Temporary suspension of essential job functions 
• Job restructuring or reassignment 
• Classroom/Office reassignment  
• Use of Accessible Transit Van  
• Rescheduling a Job Interview or modifying examinations 

For policies and guidelines regarding leaves of absence and teaching relief, faculty members are advised to review:

• Section XIX of the Faculty Handbook
• Faculty Guidelines on Teaching Relief for Child Rearing, Parental Leave and Medical Leave
• Faculty Administrative Services
• School of Medicine’s Childrearing Leave Policy  (for faculty with a primary appointment in Yale School of Medicine)

Any staff member who is experiencing limitations based on pregnancy, childbirth or another related medical condition or is interested in learning more about leave and accommodation options available for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical issues should consult with Yale’s Absent Management and Accommodation Services.

Staff and Faculty members can also access parenting and childcare resources through Yale’s Worklife Programs.

Postdoctoral and postgraduate associates and fellows are advised to consult with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

Psychiatry residents should consult the residency program’s manual and consult with the Residency Program Directors. 

Any student who needs reasonable modifications to ensure access to an educational program or activity or perform their job duties due to pregnancy, childbirth or another related condition should consult with the Title IX Office or Student Accessibility Services.