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The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
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 & Training Events
Apr 14
Back to Basics: An Introduction to Hearing-Related Accommodations
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join JAN Sensory Team Consultants Teresa Goddard and Brittany Lambert for an overview of frequently...
May 19
Return to Work (RTW) and Stay at Work (SAW) Programs
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Return to Work (RTW) and Stay at Work (SAW) programs are part of a business’s...
Jun 09
Get to Work! – Leveraging Workplace Flexibility to Improve Employee Presence
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Working 9 to 5 isn’t the only way to make a living anymore, and workplace...
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MAS App
Introducing the Mobile Accommodation Solution (MAS) App
Streamline the disability accommodation process!
The Mobile Accommodation Solution (MAS) app is a first-of-its kind case management tool that helps employers, service providers and individuals effectively manage workplace accommodation requests throughout the employment lifecycle, from application to onboarding to advancement.
