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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – key legislation protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities. The Act is often spoken of in terms of various sections, and this video from the U.S. Department of Labor explores one of them: Section 511. https://youtu.be/30k_3T7Xuiw https://youtu.be/30k_3T7Xuiw

Registration for the JAN 2024 Accommodation and Compliance Webcast Series is now open! This FREE virtual training offers ADA and beyond compliance approaches for navigating the accommodation process. Secure your spot! Register at https://AskJAN.org/events/register/2024-Webcast-Series.cfm.

Performance management is an important component of helping workers develop their skills and advance in their careers. EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion offers information to help managers approach performance issues when disability may be a factor. https://askearn.org/page/performance-management https://askearn.org/page/performance-management

New JAN resource! "A to Z: Disability Inclusion" offers resources to help employers create a disability inclusive workplace where employees with disabilities are comfortable asking for the adjustments & supports needed to do their best work. #inclusion https://AskJAN.org/topics/Disability-Inclusion.cfm

A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers a severe physical reaction. Panic attacks often begin without any warning and might happen at work. Will accommodations help? Read "Panic Attacks, They Don’t Always Wait Until After Hours." https://askjan.org/articles/Panic-Attacks-They-Don-t-Always-Wait-Until-After-Hours.cfm

Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about using the federal Schedule A Excepted Service hiring authorities to support employment of people with disabilities. https://askearn.org/publication/schedule-a-faqs https://askearn.org/publication/schedule-a-faqs

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a life-long disease that can result in fatigue, difficulty breathing, gastrointestinal symptoms, & other limitations that might affect working. JAN offers key accommodation solutions that can help! #accommodation https://askjan.org/disabilities/Human-Immunodeficiency-Virus-HIV.cfm

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – key legislation protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities. The Act is often spoken of in terms of various sections, and this video from the U.S. Department of Labor explores one of them: Section 508. https://youtu.be/GZOfTl0iXeE https://youtu.be/GZOfTl0iXeE

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity/Environmental Illness (MCS/EI) is an inability to tolerate an environmental chemical or class of chemicals. It may result in intolerance to low levels of chemicals. Read on for accommodation solutions. #accommodations https://askjan.org/disabilities/Multiple-Chemical-Sensitivity.cfm

Universal Design (UD) features can help employers attract and maintain a diverse workforce that includes workers with disabilities. UD features are integrated into devices, environments, processes, and systems to make them useable to a broad range of people. https://askjan.org/topics/univdes.cfm