HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07102012 - C.57RRECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract agreement with Skamser & Associates for
consultation and technical assistance on the County's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program for the period
of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 in an amount not to exceed $130,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Cost for this consultation and technical assistance is funded through the Workers’ Compensation Internal Service
Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protection against discrimination to disabled individuals. It
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, public services, public accommodations, and
requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled employees and applicants for
employment.
Skamser & Associates assists with essential functions of job descriptions, developing and modifying essential
functions for testing purposes; consults on modification
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 07/10/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sharon Hymes-Offord,
925.335.1450
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: July 10, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 57
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon Offord Hymes, Risk Manager
Date:July 10, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Skamser & Associates for Consultation and Technical Assistance -Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
to existing policies affected by ADA and related law; trains staff on ADA related issues including accommodation,
hiring, and sensitivity training; assists in hiring issues related to individuals with disabilities.
Skamser & Associates also provides ongoing consultation on a case by case basis in accommodation for existing
staff with disabilities, consults and interacts with Counsel on litigation issues, maintains systems for the identification
of employees being provided job modification as well as assessment and response to requests for accommodation.
In addition, Skamser & Associates locates assistive devices and orders equipment; consults with staff and the medical
screening unit on accommodations, fitness for duty, and hiring procedures; assists with program access issues.
Finally, Skamser & Associates heads a special project to assist in complying with the new ADA and Family Medical
Leave Act (FMLA) laws.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not be able to ensure compliance with ADA laws.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.