Resources for disabled
Staff, Faculty and Postdocs
Systems Biology is committed to creating an equitable environment where self-identified disabled students, researchers, and instructors receive the support necessary for their success. While these resources provide a starting point, we welcome any questions or concerns that may arise and are happy to assist.
FAQs
This is a living document. If you encounter resources or issues not addressed here, please let us know!
Email Emily Ackerman and Becky Ward.
Steps for workplace accommodations and assistance:
To initiate the accommodations process, contact Antonia Gonzalez
Process to obtain accommodations
If you have any difficulties accessing what is needed to do your work, please consult with your PI and/or department administrators
University Disability Resources
Environmental Health & Safety: Offers ergonomics and office equipment assessments
Emergency Evacuation Form for People Requesting Special Assistance
Submit to: Scott Lawson; Carl Cowan; and Rob Dickson
Benefits for staff, faculty, and postdocs: Includes health benefits, time off, retirement benefits, disability and life insurance)
Medical expense reimbursement program
care@work program : Free care.com membership and back-up child/adult care benefits
Email contact for Harvard University Housing Disability Coordinator
Public transportation information
Additional resources
o A university-wide community group for employees with a disability and allies
Disabled Quad Researchers Slack
Ombuds
o Confidential resource to discuss and raise issues affecting work/studies
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
o 24/7 access to counseling, crisis support, financial consultation, and more
Commitment to lab space accessibility
We are committed to working with our researchers to optimize their lab space for personal accessibility. Some examples include:
o providing dollies to move heavy containers
o lowered benches and sinks
o ADA eyewashes and safety showers
o height-adjustable fume hoods
If improvements to your lab space are needed, or to start a conversation about the range of improvements that can be made, contact Sam Jalbert in Research Operations
Systems Biology department contacts
o Becky Ward: Executive director
o Sam Jalbert: Research Operations Manager
o Emily Ackerman: Department disability advisor, postdoctoral researcher
o Salina Wall: HR Business Partner
o Antonia Gonzalez: Leave of Absence Specialist