Disability Accommodation

Lakeland is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (?ADA?) and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (?PDCRA?), and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. As such, all employment practices and activities are conducted by Lakeland on a non-discriminatory basis.

Hiring procedures have been reviewed to provide persons with disabilities meaningful employment opportunities at Lakeland. Pre-employment inquiries are restricted to only those inquiries regarding an applicant's ability to perform the duties of the position.

Reasonable accommodation is available to all qualified individuals with disabilities to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee has reason to believe that he or she may need and be entitled to a reasonable accommodation, such employee should contact the Administrative Services Manager as soon as he or she becomes aware of such a need.

Lakeland is also committed to non-discrimination for any qualified employees or applicants because they are related to or associated with a person with a disability. Lakeland will follow any applicable state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection than the ADA. Employees should direct their questions and/or concerns regarding this policy to the Administrative Services Manager.

Policy No.  114  Issued  10/1/2002  Applicable  8/8/2002