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New Year, new job openings? Keep the hiring process moving along by quickly providing reasonable #accommodations for job applicants, when requested. Check-out "Streamlining the Interactive Process When Accommodating Job Applicants." https://AskJAN.org/articles/Streamlining-the-Interactive-Process-When-Accommodating-Job-Applicants.cfm
JAN’s Cognitive/Neurological Team will host an interactive discussion about trending #accommodation & #ADA topics related to cognitive & neurological health conditions on 05/09/2024 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Join the conversation! https://AskJAN.org/events/register/2024-Webcast-Series.cfm
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Interested in learning more about timely topics and trends in disability employment? Then you may want to follow other centers and initiatives funded by U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy on social media. Stay up to date on accessible technology, job accommodations, workplace best practices and more! https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/socialmedia https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/socialmedia
Learn beyond compliance strategies to consider when requesting ADA medical documentation and navigating the accommodation process. Attend the free JAN webcast "ADA & Beyond Compliance Considerations: Medical Documentation." #HR #ADA https://AskJAN.org/events/register/2024-Webcast-Series.cfm
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that comes & goes with the change in seasons & is most common in winter months. Some people with SAD may need #accommodations to perform their jobs. Learn more in the JAN Winter Newsletter. https://AskJAN.org/newsletters/2023/JAN-Newsletter-Winter-2023.cfm
Are you registered for the first webcast of the JAN 2024 Webcast Series? Don't miss "ADA & Beyond Compliance Considerations: Medical Documentation” on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Secure your spot today! #HR #ADA https://AskJAN.org/events/register/2024-Webcast-Series.cfm
JAN was launched in 1983 to enable employers in the U.S. to share the accommodations they were making for people with disabilities in the workplace. Services have evolved over the past 40 years but JAN's core mission remains the same. #AskJAN Learn more. https://AskJAN.org/about-us/index.cfm
Whether you're spending time with loved ones, enjoying festive traditions, or taking a well-deserved break, we hope this holiday season brings you peace and happiness. Remember, the power of #inclusion extends beyond the holidays! Best wishes from JAN for a joyous 2024!
Are you registered for the first webcast of the JAN 2024 Webcast Series? Don't miss "ADA & Beyond Compliance Considerations: Medical Documentation” on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Secure your spot today! #HR #ADA https://AskJAN.org/events/register/2024-Webcast-Series.cfm
“Ask JAN! Q&A” is a new training series that includes 4 interactive webcasts with the JAN Sensory, Cognitive/Neurological, Motor, & ADA Teams. Ask your ADA & accommodation questions! Register for a Q&A webcast today! #JANTraining https://AskJAN.org/events/register/2024-Webcast-Series.cfm
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JAN Newsletter
The JAN Newsletter offers timely information and resources... Winter 2023 JAN Newsletter
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Strategies and resources for creating a disability-inclusive workplace… Disability Inclusion
JAN Accommodation and Compliance Webcast Series
The Accommodation and Compliance Webcast Series offers training on a broad range of ADA and... Webcast Registration
Situations & Solutions
A building manager with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) asked to bring an emotional support animal to work with her.
The employer was concerned about the behavior of the animal as the employee trained it herself. The employer and employee agree to a trial period to assess whether the animal could be in the workplace without causing a disruption.
Situations & Solutions
A construction worker with a leg impairment couldn’t climb ladders due to an injury he received away from work.
After having a discussion with the employer, together they found an aerial lift that would permit the employee to reach the areas he needed and continue to be successful in his job.
Situations & Solutions
A salesman with obesity had to travel by airplane once a year to attend a conference, but could not fit in a single, economy class seat.
He asked his employer to upgrade him to first class, but the employer opted to purchase two economy class seats for him, which cost less than one first class ticket.
Situations & Solutions
A field geologist who was deaf and worked alone in remote areas was unable to use two-way radio communication to report his findings.
Text telephone technology was used to allow the geologist to communicate using a cellular telephone.
Upcoming Webcasts
Jan 11
ADA and Beyond Compliance Considerations: Medical Documentation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
When an employer requests medical documentation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there...
Mar 14
Ask JAN! Q&A: Sensory Team Edition
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
JAN consultants offer one-on-one consultation to help brainstorm accommodation ideas, provide practical guidance for addressing...
Apr 11
Accommodating Employees with Diverse Cognitive and Neurological Needs
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Accommodating cognitive and neurological disabilities, such as mental health conditions, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder,...
May 09
Ask JAN! Q&A: Cognitive / Neurological Team Edition
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
JAN consultants offer one-on-one consultation to help brainstorm accommodation ideas, provide practical guidance for addressing...
