NASA Procedures and Guidelines
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NPR 3713.1 Eff. Date: November 18, 2002 Cancellation Date: March 28, 2008	Procedures for Providing Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities w/Change 1 (4/8/04)
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Chapter 3. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation

3.1 A request for reasonable accommodation is a statement that an individual with a disability needs an adjustment or change at work, in the application process, or in a benefit or privilege of employment for a reason related to a mental or physical condition. The request can be initiated orally or in writing, or in any other format or medium that is convenient and practical for the individual with the disability. The reasonable accommodation process begins immediately in terms of the time frames indicated in these guidelines.When a request for reasonable accommodation is made, the requesting employee's immediate supervisor or in the case of an applicant, the appropriate HRS receiving the request, shall immediately notify the installation's DPM who will, in turn, notify the EO Officer. NASA encourages supervisors, managers, employees, or applicants to consult with the DPM at their respective installation for further information or assistance in connection with requesting or processing a reasonable accommodation request.

3.2 A request does not have to use any special words, such as "reasonable accommodation," "disability," or "Rehabilitation Act." An individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation whenever she/he chooses, even if she/he has not previously disclosed the existence of a disability. A family member, health professional, or other representative may also request an accommodation on behalf of a NASA employee or applicant. Any NASA employee or applicant may consult the Agencywide, Headquarters or Center's DPM for further information or assistance in connection with requesting or processing a request for reasonable accommodation.

3.3 The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (OEOP) personnel shall maintain and safeguard all records and documents following the guidance provided in NPR 1441.1, NASA Records Retention Schedules. This includes proposing changes to current retention schedules and developing new retention schedules when necessary.

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