Each Administration will will understand how to use their Local the automated system. Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators. 4. The system will FY 2011 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Systems Administrators Requests for be implemented. will be on call to report accommodations will not be any glitches to the overlooked or ignored. contractor. The contractor will fix any glitches. ODI and the Administrations will monitor requests and prod offices that are slow in responding in a timely manner. Objective 2.8: Encourage the Use of Telework and Flexible Schedules as a Disability Accommodation. Strategic Timeframe Driver/Contact Info Planned Activities Performance Outcomes Activity 1. Work with FY 2011 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Specify when Telework Official VA guidance will the Telework should be allowed. inform managers that Office staff to If possible, include employees with disabilities include disability scenarios. should be allowed to telework issues in the when their work can be new guidance performed from home. based on the Telework Enhancement Act. 2. Create FY 2012 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Guidance is created LRACs will be able to remind guidance for jointly with the managers of the need to allow supervisors and Administrations. telework. Data will show Local results.
Each Administration will their Local Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators. will understand how to use the automated system. 4. The system will be implemented. FY 2011 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Systems Administrators will be on call to report any glitches to the contractor. The contractor will fix any glitches. ODI and the Administrations will monitor requests and prod offices that are slow in responding in a timely manner. Requests for accommodations will not be overlooked or ignored. Objective 2.8: Encourage the Use of Telework and Flexible Schedules as a Disability Accommodation. Strategic Activity Timeframe Driver/Contact Info Planned Activities Performance Outcomes 1. Work with the Telework Office staff to include disability issues in the new guidance based on the Telework Enhancement Act. FY 2011 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Specify when Telework should be allowed. If possible, include scenarios. Official VA guidance will inform managers that employees with disabilities should be allowed to telework when their work can be performed from home. 2. Create guidance for supervisors and Local FY 2012 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Guidance is created jointly with the Administrations. LRACs will be able to remind managers of the need to allow telework. Data will show results.
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