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2024-03-18T14:00:07+0000

Who is responsible for providing and paying for a sign language interpreter as a job #accommodation? Learn the answer to this question and more in JAN's resource about Sign Language Interpreters. https://AskJAN.org/articles/Sign-Language-Interpreters.cfm

 

The Accessibility Playbook for Emerging Technology Initiatives

2024-03-16T14:00:14+0000

The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) Accessibility Playbook for Emerging Technology Initiatives is a blueprint for launching a successful initiative to drive the development of accessible emerging technologies.

 
2024-03-15T19:00:03+0000

Today, March 15, is Long COVID Awareness Day. In recognition, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy published a special issue of its weekly newsletter focused on resources to help employees and employers understand Long COVID in the workplace and support affected workers. https://dol.gov/agencies/odep/publications/news-brief/20240314

 

Impact of COVID-19 on Employee Mental Health and the Experiences of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professionals

2024-03-15T18:00:09+0000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) best practices for supporting employee mental health are highlighted in the brief “Impact of COVID-19 on Employee Mental Health and the Experiences of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professionals.”

 
2024-03-15T14:00:11+0000

JAN offers resources to help employers implement #accommodation strategies to support workers with Long COVID so they can successfully stay at or return to work once ready. #LongCOVID https://AskJAN.org/disabilities/Long-COVID.cfm

 
2024-03-14T18:00:28+0000

"Supporting Employees with Long COVID: A Guide for Employers" is a key resource that can help employers learn more about Long COVID and #accommodations for common symptoms and how to build a strong, equitable, and inclusive workforce. #LongCOVID https://AskJAN.org/publications/upload/Supporting-Employees-with-Long-COVID-A-Guide-for-Employers.pdf

 
2024-03-14T14:00:04+0000

People who have had COVID-19 are more likely to develop new health conditions like postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, heart conditions, or mental health conditions. JAN's A to Z offers job #accommodation solutions related to these health conditions. https://AskJAN.org/A-to-Z.cfm

 
2024-03-13T14:00:24+0000

Due to improved treatment, many individuals with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can work without accommodations. Some may experience fatigue, cognitive impairment, vision loss, & other limitations. JAN offers key #accommodations that may help. https://AskJAN.org/disabilities/Human-Immunodeficiency-Virus-HIV.cfm

 
2024-03-12T14:00:15+0000

Curious about accommodation ideas for workers experiencing long-term effects after having had COVID-19? Explore solutions in JAN's "Accommodating Employees with COVID-19 or Long COVID." https://AskJAN.org/blogs/jan/2021/03/Accommodating-Employees-with-COVID-19-or-Long-COVID.cfm

 
2024-03-09T15:00:19+0000

As an individual with a disability, where can I find basic information about my #ADA rights in the workplace? For answers to commonly asked ADA and #accommodation process questions, read the "FAQ: Basic ADA and Accommodation Process Questions." https://AskJAN.org/guides/FAQ-Basic-ADA-and-Accommodation-Process-Questions.cfm

 

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