COMDTINST 12713.1
Disabilities Procedures (DP) outlined in enclosure (1) of this instruction, the Coast Guard intends to
provide reasonable accommodation:
a. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation in order to be considered for a job;
b. When an employee needs an accommodation to enable him or her to perform "essential functions" or
to gain equal access to the workplace; and
c. When an employee needs an accommodation to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment.
6. DEFINITIONS. Applicable definitions are found in enclosure (2) of this Instruction.
7. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Commandant (G-CR)
(1) Designate a People with Disabilities Program Manager (PWDPM), responsible for administering
the reasonable accommodation program throughout the Coast Guard;
(2) Develop and issue Coast Guard procedures for processing reasonable accommodation requests;
(3) Ensure that managers, supervisors, human resources specialists, and employees understand
applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding reasonable accommodation;
(4) Ensure compliance with the provisions of this instruction;
(5) Consult with appropriate Human Resources Specialists and Judge Advocate General
representatives on providing reasonable accommodation.
b. People with Disabilities Program Manager (PWDPM)
(1) Administer the reasonable accommodation program Coast Guard-wide;
(2) Maintain records on all reasonable accommodation requests;
(3) Serve as deciding official on appeal of denial of reasonable accommodation requests;
(4) Submit consolidated report on reasonable accommodation requests to the DHS Office of Civil
Rights and Civil Liberties.
c. Field People with Disabilities Program Managers (FPWDPM) (Designed by Field Commanding
Officer)
(1) Determine, after consulting with appropriate Human Resource Specialists and Judge Advocate
General representatives, whether it is necessary to obtain medical documentation, and determine
its sufficiency, in order to process a reasonable accommodation request;
(2) Consult with full-time Civil Rights Officers, appropriate Human Resources Specialists, and
Attorney-Advisor representatives on reasonable accommodation issues;
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