For Employees
Campus Partners
- Medical Leaves Administration (MLA): https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits/leaves
- Local Human Resources: https://hr.cornell.edu/browse-self-service/find-your-hr-rep
Accommodation Information and Resources
- Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program (MIPP): https://hr.cornell.edu/musculoskeletal-injury-prevention-program-mipp
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN): https://askjan.org/
- Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) on Disability Inclusion: https://askearn.org/topics
- Disability Self-Identification: Use Workday to self-disclose a disability. Add or edit this information within your personal information section.
Supportive Resources
- Employee Wellbeing: https://hr.cornell.edu/culture/wellbeing
- Disability Colleague Network Group (DCNG): https://hr.cornell.edu/culture/community/colleague-network-groups/disability-cng
- Support for Faculty & Staff: https://mentalhealth.cornell.edu/get-support/staff-faculty
Confidential Resources
- Faculty & Staff Assistance Program Resources: https://fsap.cornell.edu/resources
- Office of the University Ombuds: https://ombuds.cornell.edu/
Financial Assistance
- Employee Emergency CARE Fund: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits/finances/financial-assistance/employee-emergency-care-fund
- Catastrophic Leave Donation: https://hr.cornell.edu/about/employment-policy-practice/employment-policies/time-and-leaves/other-types-time-away-work
For People Leaders & Human Resources Representatives
- The Cornell Just-in-Time Toolkit for People Leaders: https://disabilitytoolkit.yti.cornell.edu/login
For Applicants & Hiring Team Members
- If you are an applicant for employment at the university in need of an accommodation so that you may participate in the selection process or a department with questions about accommodating an applicant, please contact the OIETIX at (607) 255-2242 or via email at accommodations@cornell.edu.
Accessible Transportation Resources
Accessible Transportation Options: https://fcs.cornell.edu/departments/transportation-delivery-services/accessible-transportation-options
Accessible Red Runner Transportation:
Cornell will provide FREE door-to-door transportation via Accessible Red Runner for staff and faculty with disabilities who are participating in university-related activities or taking advantage of the benefits of employment at Cornell. Examples of eligible rides include transportation to and from on-campus meetings, seminars, trainings and wellness programs. This program is not meant to provide commuter transportation therefore rides to and from home are not eligible.
Who
- Faculty and staff with Cornell issued AP/PO parking permit
- Faculty and staff who do not have a Cornell AP/PO parking permit but do have a disability affecting transportation usage and/or mobility. Please contact OIETIX at accommodations@cornell.edu or 607-255-2242 to become an approved rider.
Areas served
All areas of the Ithaca Campus and nearby off-campus locations. All service is based upon availability and rides are not guaranteed until Red Runner confirms your reservation.
When
- Red Runner will provide rides during their regular business hours, 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Advanced reservations are required. Service is subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your reservation is confirmed.
How to Sign Up
- If you currently hold a Cornell issued AP/PO parking permit, you are already enrolled, and no further action is required. If you do not have an AP/PO permit, but have a disability, contact OIETIX at accommodations@cornell.edu or 607-255-2242 for assistance.
How to Schedule a Ride
Eligible faculty and staff should call or email Red Runner at 607-254-8293 or redrunner@cornell.edu to request a ride. Requests should be made no later than 10:00 AM the business day before the ride is needed. All service is based upon availability and rides are not guaranteed until Red Runner confirms your reservation. Validation of eligibility must be made in advance of using the service. Because this service is also utilized with CU Lift, the transportation service for Students, please provide more than one day of notice. Cancellations may be made via phone or email, with at least a half hour notice, so driver’s schedule can be updated.
Questions? Contact OIETIX at accommodations@cornell.edu or 607-255-2242.