The U.S. National Science Foundation is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace, enabling them to perform essential job duties and thrive in their roles.
This page outlines NSF's policies and procedures for reasonable accommodations and highlights resources available through the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP).
Policies and procedures
NSF adheres to the "Rehabilitation Act of 1973," the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" and the "Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008" by providing timely and effective accommodations for employees and job applicants with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to job tasks, work environments or processes to assist individuals with disabilities. These may include:
- Modifications to job duties.
- Adjustments to a job application process.
- Changes to workplace environments.
- Assistive technologies or support services.
NSF follows guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to process requests for reasonable accommodations.
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program
The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) conducts workplace disability needs assessments for NSF employees. These assessments can help identify assistive technology devices and accommodations that may benefit an employee in the workplace.
NSF employees can explore assistive technologies and accessibility solutions by visiting the CAP Technology and Evaluation Center at the Pentagon. Visit their Request a Workplace Disability Needs Assessment page to learn how to schedule a remote or in-person appointment.