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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
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Employers managing #accommodation requests during the return to office should not rely on pre-pandemic circumstances when making accommodation decisions. Focus only on the current situation, as disability related circumstances may have evolved over time. https://AskJAN.org/articles/Managing-Accommodations-During-the-Great-Return-to-Office.cfm
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ADA Live! is a free monthly national podcast produced by the Southeast ADA Center, a member of the ADA National Network , that shares successful strategies to increase the participation of persons with disabilities in communities and businesses. https://adalive.org #ADA34
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The #accommodation process should progress expeditiously and needed accommodations should be implemented swiftly and efficiently. When this does not happen, a letter of inquiry may prompt the employer to engage in the process in a timelier manner. https://AskJAN.org/publications/consultants-corner/Employee-Accommodation-Inquiry-Letter.cfm
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Happy Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day! Today we celebrate the history and accomplishments of AI technology, raising awareness about its transformative impact on our lives and future potential. #AIAppreciationDay #FutureTech #Innovation
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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
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ADA Training | ADA National Network
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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
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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
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Timeline of the Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA National Network
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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
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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
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JAN Newsletter
The JAN Newsletter offers timely information and resources... July 2024 JAN Newsletter
JAN Article
Learn how to manage accommodations as employees are asked to return to the office. Returning to the Office
JAN Webcast Series
The JAN Webcast Series offers training on a broad range of ADA and accommodation topics… Training
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.
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