Reasonable Accommodation Program

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) policy is to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 when they request an accommodation, and such accommodation will not cause the SEC undue hardship. Under the Rehabilitation Act, the SEC must ensure equal opportunity for employees and applicants with disabilities and ensure its programs and activities—including educational materials, public events, and information and computer technology (such as this website)—are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The SEC ensures its buildings and facilities are readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities can request an accommodation to allow participation in SEC programs and activities that would not otherwise be accessible because of a disability. Employees with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their position, participate in programs, and enjoy the benefits of employment.

Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in the Job Application Process

If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process at the SEC, please submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process. Requests should be made as soon as possible and at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation, as feasible. Requests submitted less than five (5) business days in advance will be reviewed, but the SEC's ability to provide the requested accommodation may be impacted.

Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in SEC Public Programs

A member of the public may request a reasonable accommodation related to an SEC facility, program, or activity by submitting the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in SEC Public Programs. Requests should be made as soon as possible and at least 10 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation, as feasible. Requests submitted less than 10 business days in advance will be reviewed, but the SEC's ability to provide the requested accommodation may be impacted.

Personal Assistance Services

At the SEC, we offer Personal Assistance Services (PAS) as a reasonable accommodation to enable employees with targeted disabilities to perform the duties of their position. For many individuals with targeted disabilities, PAS can be essential to making employment possible. PAS provides skilled care on a case-by-case basis to qualified employees to perform otherwise inaccessible aspects of their position or assist with personal care. PAS helps employees, who require assistance due to a targeted disability, perform basic activities that would otherwise prevent them from full participation in employment. These services, however, do not include medical care or the administration of medicine.

PAS might include, but are not limited to assistance with the following tasks:

• Assistance with removing and putting on clothing
• Eating
• Using the restroom
• Retrieving materials out of reach
• Providing travel assistance for an employee with a mobility impairment

The process for requesting PAS, the process for determining whether such services are required, and the agency’s right to deny such requests when provisions of the services pose an undue hardship, are the same as for requesting other reasonable accommodations. An employee with a targeted disability may request PAS by sending an email to ReasonableAccommodation@sec.gov.

Discrimination

Information about federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of disability is available from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Contact the Reasonable Accommodation Program Team at the SEC

For information concerning the SEC's Reasonable Accommodation Program, individuals may contact the Disability Program Officer (DPO) at ReasonableAccommodation@sec.gov.

Accessibility at the SEC

If you have any questions or want to provide any informal feedback about the accessibility of SEC facilities, contact the SEC’s DPO at ReasonableAccommodation@sec.gov

If you believe you may need an accommodation because of a disability in order to access information on this website or if you are having web accessibility problems, contact Section508Mailbox@sec.gov.