23 Sep

Don’t Break the Bank — Low Cost Accommodations Do Exist!

What do tennis balls, a headlamp, and curtains all have in common? They can all be used as a reasonable accommodation in the workplace. But wait — how can that...

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01 Oct

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021 — An Interview with JAN’s Anne Hirsh on Disability Inclusion and Supporting Employers and Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM 2021). This year’s theme “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion” focuses on the importance of ensuring employment participation of people with disabilities in...

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18 May

Dealing with Stress in the Workplace, Part 2

Everyone deals with stress at work — whether experienced at an onsite setting or while working remotely. Whether it is starting a new job, undertaking a new project, or just...

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06 May

A JAN Interview with Marty Exline from the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)

Assistive technology (AT) is often an important component to successful employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Whether low tech or high tech, at JAN we are often sharing information with...

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20 Apr

FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccination and the Americans with Disabilities Act

The availability of authorized COVID-19 vaccines offers hope that America is on the path toward pandemic recovery. Employers are doing their part to boost this recovery by implementing strategies for...

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11 Mar

Long COVID and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Some individuals who had COVID-19 are experiencing ongoing effects or lingering symptoms for months afterward.  The scientific name for this medical condition is Post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome or Long COVID.  If...

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09 Mar

Accommodating Employees with COVID-19 or Long COVID

Employers across the United States are receiving accommodation requests from employees who currently have COVID-19 or who have recovered from COVID-19 but have long-term effects. As a result, JAN receives...

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19 Feb

Requesting and Negotiating Accommodations During the Pandemic

Many employees with disabilities are encountering a need for new accommodations during the COVID-19 pandemic.  For example, employees may now have greater health risks and require more protection.  Employees with...

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18 Feb

A Conversation with Julia Martensson of Specialisterne

JAN consultant Melanie Whetzel had the opportunity to interview Julia Martensson, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager of Specialisterne, to find out more about the company and its role in promoting workplace...

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21 Jan

The Wonders of Winter – Accommodation Options for Cold Weather

With the holiday season over, the wonders of winter are now in full swing. The cold weather that winter brings will cause challenges for everyone. But, people with disabilities can...

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02 Dec

New JAN Training Module and Videos Regarding Disability Disclosure!

In the many years I’ve worked at the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), one of the issues that has consistently come up when talking to individuals with disabilities is whether to...

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