Johns Hopkins Health Accommodations Requests

To request health accommodations at Johns Hopkins (JHU), students use the AIM portal to apply and submit documentation, while employees complete a form for the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), both involving medical documentation and an interview to determine needs for physical/medical/psychological conditions, chronic issues, or learning disabilities, with separate processes for students (SDS) and staff/faculty (OIE/HR). 

 

For Students (Academic/Campus Accommodations)

1. Apply Online: Complete the online registration form via the AIM portal (Accommodation Information Manager).
2. Submit Documentation: Upload medical documentation (from a doctor) detailing your condition, limitations, and recommended accommodations.
3. Meet with Coordinator: Schedule an intake meeting with your Student Disability Services (SDS) coordinator (via Zoom/Teams or phone) to discuss your needs.
4. Receive Letters: Once approved, access your accommodation letters through the AIM portal to send to instructors each term.
5. Contact: For questions, email your school's SDS contact or [e-mail] for BCMB/Medicine. 

 

For Faculty/Staff/Residents (Workplace Accommodations)

1. Initiate Request: Complete the Accommodation Request Form for OIE or contact HR, your supervisor, or Occupational Health.
2. Provide Documentation: Submit a doctor's letter outlining the condition, its impact, and suggested accommodations, plus your job description.
3. Engage in Dialogue: Work with OIE to discuss how the condition affects essential job functions.
4. Contact: Use the OIE website for the process or resources like the Employee Assistance Program (JHEAP). 

 

Key Considerations

• Documentation: Must detail the condition, limitations, and recommended support; not medical records.
• Confidentiality: The process ensures privacy; you control what information is shared.
• Timing: Start the process early, as it takes time; accommodations are not retroactive.
• Types: Common requests cover ADHD, chronic health, learning disabilities, neurodivergence, and psychological conditions.