Job Accommodation Network

Have questions about workplace #accommodations? Ask JAN! We can help. JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on accommodations and disability employment issues. https://AskJAN.org #AskJAN

The ADA National Network offers basic to advanced training on all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) topics. Training includes the National ADA Symposium, podcasts, webcasts, and web courses. Visit their Training page for more information. https://adata.org/ada-training #ADA34

Tip #3 for managing #accommodations during the great return to office: Do not assume medical documentation is inauthentic. Work with the employee to authenticate it by asking for permission to contact the healthcare provider directly for verification. https://AskJAN.org/articles/Managing-Accommodations-During-the-Great-Return-to-Office.cfm

Are you curious about the evolution of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The ADA National Network offers an informative timeline that spans more than thirty-four years. Happy Anniversary ADA! https://adata.org/ada-timeline #ADA34

Set reasonable timelines if choosing to return employees to the workplace. All employees, but especially employees with disabilities who have been teleworking, may need time to make adjustments in their personal lives in order to return to the office. https://AskJAN.org/articles/Managing-Accommodations-During-the-Great-Return-to-Office.cfm

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) connects disabled students and recent grads to potential jobs and internships across the federal government. Read the many WRP success stories and learn more about this important program!

Leaders from several federal agencies recently convened in Washington D.C. to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C. The event highlighted joint efforts from across the federal government.

#Accommodation solutions to help prevent or manage migraines triggered by workplace lighting can vary depending on the type of lighting and work environment. Read the JAN Newsletter to explore accommodation solutions. https://AskJAN.org/newsletters/2024/JAN-Newsletter-June-2024.cfm

Is your company returning to in office work? The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers practical tips to help support the great return to office for you and your employees with disabilities. Want to read more? https://AskJAN.org/articles/Managing-Accommodations-During-the-Great-Return-to-Office.cfm

Save the date! On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. ET, join EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion and the Job Accommodation Network for "The Low Cost and High Impact of Accommodating Employees” webinar.