OFCCP Proposes Changes To The Self-Identification Of Disability Form

On October 3, 2019 OFCCP submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval of proposed changes to its Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form. OFCCP explained that it had proposed the changes "in an effort to increase the response rate on the form."

The proposed changes include:

• Removing the reasonable accommodation notice;
• Expanding the language under the "Why are you being asked to complete this form" section;
• Revising and alphabetizing the disability example list, including:
  • Adding autoimmune disorders, depression/anxiety, cardiovascular/heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders to the list;
  • Adding broad categories of disability, such as "psychiatric conditions", to consolidate previously individually listed disabilities like bipolar disorder and major depression.