When I’m on the road presenting, I often get this question. Usually it is from a supervisor or hiring manager, but at times from a human resource (HR) specialist who...
Read More about The Manager’s Dilemma: “An employee is asking about a co-worker’s accommodation. As a manager, what do I say?”November was American Diabetes Month, so predictably JAN consultants received many inquiries about accommodations for employees with diabetes. JAN customers often ask about the most common type of accommodation for...
Read More about Service Dogs as a Workplace Accommodation for Employees with DiabetesWhen we talk about making facilities accessible and useable as a type of accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), most people don’t necessarily think about invisible barriers that...
Read More about Scents and Sensitivity in the WorkplaceNovember is National Epilepsy Awareness Month focusing attention on the experiences of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders in many aspects of their daily lives, including employment. JAN is offering...
Read More about Spotlight on National Epilepsy Awareness MonthBy: MSKTC Staff Do you have a spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), or burn injury? Or do you care for someone who does? If the answer to...
Read More about Learn How the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) Can Help You!October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this year’s theme is “Because We Are EQUAL to the Task.” While this month is a great time to raise awareness of...
Read More about Thoughts from JAN’s Co-Directors for National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUnless you have been living with your head in the sand at your favorite beach, you know that the back-to-school season is upon us. If you have ventured into any...
Read More about It’s Back to School Time – Accommodating Educators with DisabilitiesJAN Consultants handle a wide-range of employment inquiries from people all over the country. Every week there are issues that trend for one reason or another. For example, this week...
Read More about Trending Topics – Nursing Mothers and the ADA