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About Aging
Today, around 40 million Americans are over age 65, and that number is expected to continue to increase as baby boomers age. With the aging of the baby-boom generation, the average age for workers will increase, and the likelihood that more employees will be managing a disability rises. Many individuals will continue to work at full production with no accommodations. However, aging may contribute to limitations that can easily and cheaply be accommodated. Age-related limitations can involve a wide range of conditions, including depression and anxiety, and other cognitive, sensory, and physical limitations.
Aging and the Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA does not contain a list of medical conditions that constitute disabilities. Instead, the ADA has a general definition of disability that each person must meet. A person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having an impairment. For more information about how to determine whether a person has a disability under the ADA, see How to Determine Whether a Person Has a Disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA).
Accommodating Employees with Aging
People with limitations from aging may develop some of the limitations discussed below, but seldom develop all of them. Also, the degree of limitation will vary among individuals. Be aware that not all people who are aging will need accommodations to perform their jobs and many others may only need a few accommodations. The following is only a sample of the possibilities available. Numerous other accommodation solutions may exist.
Questions to Consider:
- What limitations is the employee experiencing?
- How do these limitations affect the employee and the employee’s job performance?
- What specific job tasks are problematic as a result of these limitations?
- What accommodations are available to reduce or eliminate these problems? Are all possible resources being used to determine possible accommodations?
- Has the employee been consulted regarding possible accommodations?
- Once accommodations are in place, would it be useful to meet with the employee to evaluate the effectiveness of the accommodations and to determine whether additional accommodations are needed?
- Do supervisory personnel and employees need training?
Accommodation Ideas:
By Limitation
Attentiveness/Concentration
- Alternative Lighting
- Applications (apps)
- Apps for Memory
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Cubicle Doors, Shields, and Shades
- Electronic Organizers
- Environmental Sound Machines / Tinnitus Maskers / White Noise Machines
- Flexible Schedule
- Full Spectrum or Natural Lighting Products
- Job Coaches
- Job Restructuring
- Marginal Functions
- Modified Break Schedule
- Noise Canceling Headsets
- Sound Absorption and Sound Proof Panels
- Task Separation
- Telework, Work from Home, Working Remotely
- Timers and Watches
- Uniterrupted "Off" Work Time
- Verbal Cues
- Wall Calendars and Planners
- Worksite Redesign / Modified Workspace
- Written Instructions
Balancing
- Living Independently
- Moving Around
- Working at Heights
- Working Safely
Decreased Stamina/Fatigue
- Aide/Assistant/Attendant
- Anti-fatigue Matting
- Elevating Wheelchairs
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Ergonomic Equipment
- Flexible Schedule
- Job Restructuring
- Periodic Rest Breaks
- Scooters
- Stand-lean Stools
- Telework, Work from Home, Working Remotely
- Walkers
- Wearable Anti-fatigue Matting
- Wheelchairs
- Worksite Redesign / Modified Workspace
Effect of/Receive Medical Treatment
Hearing Impairment
- Apps for Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Clear Face Masks
- Real-time and Off-line Captioning Services
Lifting
- Agriculture/Farm
- Industrial
- Office or Retail Goods
- Other
- People
Low Vision
- Magnification
- Other
- Phone
Memory Loss
- Additional Training Time / Training Refreshers
- Apps for Memory
- Electronic Organizers
- Memory Software
- Recorded Directives, Messages, Materials
- Reminders
- Support Person
- Verbal Cues
- Wall Calendars and Planners
- Written Instructions
Overall Body Weakness/Strength
- Independent Living
- Mobility Aids
- Office Equipment
- Other
Pain
- Industrial
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Office Equipment
- Adjustable Workstations for Office Settings
- Alternative Keyboards
- Gooseneck and Other Telephone Holders
- Scribe/Notetaker
- Speech Recognition Software
- Headsets
- Supine Workstations
- Stand-lean Stools
- Worksite Redesign / Modified Workspace
- Writing Aids
- Wearable Anti-fatigue Matting
- Workstation Space Heaters
- Scooters
- Alternative Mice
- Forearm Supports
- Anti-fatigue Matting
- Automatic Door Openers
- Carts
- Chairs with Head Support
- Compact Material Handling
- Ergonomic and Adjustable Office Chairs
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Fans
- Ergonomic Equipment
- Other
Respiratory Distress/Breathing Problem
- Air Cleaners & Purifiers
- Air Cleaners - Chemical/Odor Removal
- Air Cleaning Systems
- Air Purifiers for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
- Alternative Cleaning Supplies
- Carpet Alternatives, Sealants, and Sustainable Flooring
- Flexible Schedule
- Floor Cleaning/Stripping Products - Chemical Sensitivity
- Low/No Odor Paints and Stains
- Masks - Smoke Allergy
- Odor/Fragrance/Chemical Masks
- Personal Air Cleaner (Neckworn)
- Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
- Respirator Masks
- Telework, Work from Home, Working Remotely
Stress Intolerance
- Apps for Anxiety and Stress
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Counseling/Therapy
- Environmental Sound Machines / Tinnitus Maskers / White Noise Machines
- Flexible Schedule
- Job Restructuring
- Marginal Functions
- Modified Break Schedule
- Supervisory Methods
- Support Animal
- Support Person
Take Medication
- Additional Training Time / Training Refreshers
- Flexible Schedule
- Medication Reminders
- Policy Modification
- Reminders
- Rest Area/Private Space
- Telework, Work from Home, Working Remotely
- Verbal Cues
- Voice Recorders
Toileting/Grooming Issue
- Accessible Toilets and Toilet Seats
- Aide/Assistant/Attendant
- Flexible Schedule
- Grab Bars - Toilet Hinged Arm Support
- Grooming and Dressing Aids
- Independent Living Aids
- Modified Break Schedule
- Swing Away Grab Bars
- Telework, Work from Home, Working Remotely
- Toileting Aids
- Transfer Aids
- Worksite Redesign / Modified Workspace
Walking
By Work Related Function
Access Information
- Magnification
- Phone
Light
- Alternative Lighting
- Anti-Glare Filters for Fluorescent Lights
- Flexible Schedule
- Fluorescent Light Tube Covers
- Full Spectrum or Natural Lighting Products
- LED Light Filters
- LED Lighting
- Lighting Gel Filters
- Modified Lighting
- Non-Fluorescent Lighting
- Personal Visors
- Simulated Skylights and Windows
- Sun/UV Protective Clothing
- Telework, Work from Home, Working Remotely
- Transparent Window Shades
- UV Protection Shelters
- Vehicle Window Tinting and Shades
Move Items/People
Noise
- Cubicle Doors, Shields, and Shades
- Environmental Sound Machines / Tinnitus Maskers / White Noise Machines
- Fans
- Flexible Schedule
- Folding Wall Partitions and Room Dividers
- Noise Abatement
- Noise Canceling Headsets
- Telework, Work from Home, Working Remotely
Parking
Stress
- Apps for Anxiety and Stress
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Counseling/Therapy
- Flexible Schedule
- Job Restructuring
- Marginal Functions
- Modified Break Schedule
- Monitor Mirrors
- On-site Mentoring
- Service Animal
- Simulated Skylights and Windows
- Supervisory Methods
- Support Animal
- Support Person
- Telework, Work from Home, Working Remotely
- Uninterrupted Work Time
Use Cognitive Function
- Additional Training Time / Training Refreshers
- Aide/Assistant/Attendant
- Color Coded System
- Counting/Measuring Aids
- Electronic Dictionaries
- Electronic Organizers
- Extra Time
- Job Coaches
- Line Guides
- Marginal Functions
- Modified Break Schedule
- On-site Mentoring
- Reassignment
- Reminders
- Service Animal
- Support Person
- Training Modifications
- Uninterrupted Work Time
Situations and Solutions:
Ruth was recently diagnosed with dementia.
She has been having great difficulty performing the essential functions of her position. With information from Ruth’s doctor, her employer determined that she would do better at tasks that are repetitive and routine. Ruth’s employer wants to help her retain her employment by carving out tasks for her from other positions, freeing those employees up to perform some of the tasks Ruth can no longer do. This positive move for Ruth created more specialized job descriptions for the entire department.
An individual with osteoarthritis and walking limitations had difficulty accessing the work-site.
The employer contacted JAN asking for ways to improve access. JAN suggested an accessible parking space, office close to the entrance, and moving the individual closer to the common office equipment area.
A social worker with Type 2 diabetes was experiencing vision loss. The individual requested a reduced workload.
The employer contacted JAN looking for alternatives to lowering productivity standards. JAN suggested stand magnification equipment for reading print materials and screen magnification software for reading from the computer screen.
A bus driver recently diagnosed with sleep apnea asked for a light duty position.
The employer contacted JAN asking for other options. JAN suggested a flexible schedule, temporary reassignment to shorter bus runs, and time off for treatment.
A child care worker with cancer had difficulty walking through a campus environment.
The employee requested the ability to stay in one building. The employer contacted JAN for options. JAN suggested a mobility aid that the individual used solely for job functions.
JAN Publications & Articles Regarding Aging
Publications
Accommodation and Compliance Series
Consultants' Corner Articles
- A Support Person as an Accommodation
- Accommodations for Housekeeping/Janitorial Workers with Industrial Injuries
- Accommodations Related to Commuting To and From Work
- Confidentiality of Medical Information under the ADA
- Hidden Disabilities: Confidentiality and Travel
- Less Clutter, More Productivity
- Our Aging Workforce: A Look at the Benefits of Job Accommodation
Related Disabilities
Events Regarding Aging
- Upcoming Events
- Past Recorded Module
- Past In-person Training
- Past Exhibit Booths
- Past Remote Monthly Series Training
No Upcoming Events for Aging.
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JAN's The Value Proposition for Engaging People with DisabilitiesApril 6, 2016
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JAN's Disability Awareness to Increase Your Comfort, Confidence, and CompetenceApril 6, 2016
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JAN is here for YOU!September 28, 2016
This 11 minute training module and accompanying transcript provides a brief overview of the value proposition for hiring, retaining, and marketing to people with disabilities
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
Transcripts
Value Proposition for Engaging People with Disabilities Module Transcript
This 27 minute training module and accompanying transcript provides technical assistance on how to increase your comfort, confidence, and competence through disability awareness.
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
Transcripts
Disability Awareness to Increase Your Comfort, Confidence, and Competence Module Transcript
Want to learn more about workplace solutions for individuals with disabilities? The Job Accommodation Network (JAN), funded by a contract with the Office of Disability Employment Policy, is the national resource that can provide you with confidential, expert, and accurate technical assistance about job accommodations and employment laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act. Employers, individuals, service providers, and others can use JAN at no cost! Learn more about how JAN can help you increase the productivity of your workplace using low-cost, practical solutions to accommodation situations in this four minute outreach video.
Presenters:
- Linda Carter Batiste , Principal Consultant/Legislative Specialist
- Beth Loy , Principal Consultant/Technical Specialist
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DEAM - A Disability Inclusion Intervention: What DE Members Need to Know to Move the Inclusion Needle ForwardApril 26, 2018
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DMEC - ADA Basics: Competence Builds ConfidenceApril 30, 2018
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DMEC - Who Wants to Be an ADA Guru?May 1, 2018
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ADA Symposium - Unpacking the Reasonable Accommodation Conversation: Achieving Win/Win OutcomesJune 20, 2018
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APSE - Employer Resource PanelJune 27, 2018
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USBLN - JAN Academy 2018: Developing a NextGen Disability Inclusive WorkplaceJuly 9, 2018
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EXCEL - Beyond the Diagnosis: A Transparent Look at Job Accommodations for Mental HealthJuly 10, 2018
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ILG - Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Creating Inclusive WorkplacesAugust 2, 2018
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DMEC - Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Creating Inclusive WorkplacesAugust 9, 2018
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FDR - Disability Inclusion and Reasonable AccommodationsAugust 13, 2018
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AK State HR Conference - Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Creating Inclusive WorkplacesSeptember 21, 2018
This DMEC session will enable you to build your ADA competence and confidence by learning the basic requirements of the ADA and receiving practical tips for compliance. A representative from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) will share information about the financial and legal benefits of ADA compliance and offer best practices for promoting an inclusive workplace.
Presenters:
- Tracie DeFreitas , Lead Consultant — ADA Specialist
When an employee approaches you for an accommodation, it can feel like you’re on a game show where your response could result in risk or reward. Answer correctly, and you have a motivated, loyal employee. Answer incorrectly, and you could face penalties, lawsuits, and months of headaches. In this session, participants will be our Accommodation Game Show contestants using cell phone polling technology. We will ask what you would do in response to various ADA accommodation scenarios and provide best practice tips and strategies for how employers should respond. Sufficient time will be left at the end of the session for employers to pose their own “what if” questions.
Presenters:
- Linda Carter Batiste , Principal Consultant/Legislative Specialist
Best in class companies have an actionable and well communicated accommodation policy and robust practices to support their policy. Deb Dagit, former Chief Diversity Officer for Merck, and the Co-Directors of the Job Accommodation Network moderated a number of conversations/focus groups with companies known for their success in recruiting and retaining individuals with disabilities and their associated RA processes. The conversations culminated into the Workplace Accommodation Toolkit of best and emerging accommodation practices. The Toolkit also provides a number of video-based training modules depicting situations that are frequently experienced between people managers and employees with disabilities during various phases of the employee’s life cycle. Each scenario culminates in a solution to the situation posed. These videos will be featured during this interactive session. In addition, Lou will provide an overview of the Toolkit contents focusing on the most pragmatic and important practices that can be replicated in any size company.
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
Since its inception over 30 years ago, the Job Accommodation Network has connected the employment aspirations of individuals with disabilities with the workforce needs of America’s employers. Our service remains the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Offering practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, the Job Accommodation Network helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent people with disabilities add to the workplace.
Presenters:
- Melanie Whetzel , Lead Consultant – Cognitive/Neurological Team
Two part preconference session on creating a disability inclusive workplace.
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
Presentations
Slides - JAN Academy - Developing a NextGen Disability Inclusive Workplace
Slides - JAN Academy - Inclusion@Work
Slides - JAN Academy - Adopting an Accessible Technology Mindset
Slides - JAN Academy - Perspectives from the Field: How leading companies create accommodating workplaces
Handouts
Handout - JAN Academy - General Resources for Employers
In this session, a Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Principal Consultant will address successful job accommodations for individuals with mental health impairments. Do you experience challenges with employees who have mental health impairments? From the hiring process to accommodations on the job, including difficult topics such as disclosure, attendance, performance, and conduct, Dr. Loy can provide guidance. Learn more about solutions to challenging issues that can help you maintain a more productive workplace environment.
Presenters:
- Beth Loy , Principal Consultant/Technical Specialist
Presentations
Slides - Beyond the Diagnosis: A Transparent Look at Job Accommodations for Mental Health
Inclusion results when good processes and practices are normalized into the workplace. Normalizing inclusion requires tools, techniques, and technologies. Many of these are embedded within the no cost Workplace Accommodation Toolkit and Mobile Accommodation Solution app. This session will feature three new video trainings within the Toolkit and a demonstration of the new MAS app. Participants will leave with the tools, techniques, and technologies necessary for institutionalizing inclusion and ensuring the longevity of disability inclusion efforts.
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
Inclusion results when good processes and practices are normalized into the workplace.
Normalizing inclusion requires tools, techniques, and technologies. Many of these are embedded within the no cost Workplace Accommodation Toolkit and Mobile Accommodation Solution app. This session will feature three new video trainings within the Toolkit and a demonstration of the new MAS app. Participants will leave with the tools, techniques, and technologies necessary for institutionalizing inclusion and ensuring the longevity of disability inclusion efforts.
Presenters:
- Anne E. Hirsh , Co-Director
Presentations
Slides - Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Creating Inclusive Workplaces
Handouts
Handout - Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Creating Inclusive Workplaces
Mr. Shields will explore the Inclusion@Work model that highlights critical strategies throughout the employment lifecycle, from application to onboarding to advancement. Ms. Loy will review the latest trends in reasonable accommodations and demonstrate JAN’s online reasonable accommodation toolkit. And Mr. Brooks will provide an update on Section 501, including guidance and best practices on personal assistance services and centralized accommodation funds. Plus, you’ll learn about
numerous resources, including the Federal Exchange on Employment and Disability (FEED), an interagency working group focused on information sharing, best practices and collaborative partnerships.
information sharing, best practices and collaborative partnerships.
Presenters:
- Beth Loy , Principal Consultant/Technical Specialist
- Derek Shields, EARN
- Dexter Brooks, EEOC
In this session, participants will gain access to tools and techniques included within the JAN Workplace Accommodation Toolkit. This Toolkit packages JAN’s deep knowledge into an online platform with the information businesses need to create inclusive workplaces while complying with disability-related employment laws. Participates will also learn of inclusionary technologies such as the Mobile Accommodation Solution App, a first-generation mobile workplace accommodation case management app. Having good tools, techniques, and technologies enables companies to normalize their accommodation process, create an inclusive workplace culture, and benefit from an innovative and productive workforce.
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
Presentations
Slides - A Best Event - 2 Videos
Slides - AADD
Slides - Parents-SelfAdvocates - 2 Videos
Slides - SHRM - 1 Video
Slides - DVR - 3 Videos
Slides - DSP - 2 Videos
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DMEC - FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance ConferenceApril 30, 2018
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DMEC - FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance ConferenceMay 1, 2018
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DMEC - FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance ConferenceMay 1, 2018
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APSE Employment First, Employment for All National ConferenceJune 26, 2018
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APSE Employment First, Employment for All National ConferenceJune 27, 2018
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EEOC's 21st Annual EXCEL ConferenceJuly 10, 2018
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EEOC's 21st Annual EXCEL ConferenceJuly 10, 2018
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EEOC's 21st Annual EXCEL ConferenceJuly 11, 2018
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EEOC's 21st Annual EXCEL ConferenceJuly 12, 2018
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ILG National Conference - Navigating the Waves of ChangeAugust 1, 2018
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ILG National Conference - Navigating the Waves of ChangeAugust 2, 2018
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DMEC Annual ConferenceAugust 6, 2018
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DMEC Annual ConferenceAugust 6, 2018
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DMEC Annual ConferenceAugust 7, 2018
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DMEC Annual ConferenceAugust 8, 2018
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DMEC Annual ConferenceAugust 9, 2018
The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) is committed to providing focused education for absence management professionals. From face-to-face conferences to helpful tools and resources, we give you what you need to reduce costs, minimize lost work time, and increase staff productivity.
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) is committed to providing focused education for absence management professionals. From face-to-face conferences to helpful tools and resources, we give you what you need to reduce costs, minimize lost work time, and increase staff productivity.
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) is committed to providing focused education for absence management professionals. From face-to-face conferences to helpful tools and resources, we give you what you need to reduce costs, minimize lost work time, and increase staff productivity.
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
The National APSE Conference is the only national conference focused solely on the advancement of Employment First. The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) National Conference brings together more than 1,000 community leaders, businesses, and individuals with disabilities from across the country and around the world to network and discuss state-of-the-art strategies to ensure equitable employment for all citizens with disabilities.
The National APSE Conference is the only national conference focused solely on the advancement of Employment First. The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) National Conference brings together more than 1,000 community leaders, businesses, and individuals with disabilities from across the country and around the world to network and discuss state-of-the-art strategies to ensure equitable employment for all citizens with disabilities.
The EXCEL Training Conference is sponsored by the EEOC's Training Institute. In its 21st year, EXCEL is the premier national training conference for federal and private sector EEO managers, supervisors, practitioners, HR professionals, attorneys and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) specialists. Private and public sector employees will gain invaluable knowledge for making those tough HR decisions!
Presenters:
- Beth Loy , Principal Consultant/Technical Specialist
The EXCEL Training Conference is sponsored by the EEOC's Training Institute. In its 21st year, EXCEL is the premier national training conference for federal and private sector EEO managers, supervisors, practitioners, HR professionals, attorneys and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) specialists. Private and public sector employees will gain invaluable knowledge for making those tough HR decisions!
Presenters:
- Beth Loy , Principal Consultant/Technical Specialist
The EXCEL Training Conference is sponsored by the EEOC's Training Institute. In its 21st year, EXCEL is the premier national training conference for federal and private sector EEO managers, supervisors, practitioners, HR professionals, attorneys and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) specialists. Private and public sector employees will gain invaluable knowledge for making those tough HR decisions!
Presenters:
- Beth Loy , Principal Consultant/Technical Specialist
The EXCEL Training Conference is sponsored by the EEOC's Training Institute. In its 21st year, EXCEL is the premier national training conference for federal and private sector EEO managers, supervisors, practitioners, HR professionals, attorneys and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) specialists. Private and public sector employees will gain invaluable knowledge for making those tough HR decisions!
Presenters:
- Beth Loy , Principal Consultant/Technical Specialist
The 2018 ILG National Conference – held in Anaheim California – is the premier meeting ground in 2018 for employers involved and interested in OFCCP compliance and EEOC issues. The 2018 ILG National Conference convenes industry experts, HR, compensation, legal and talent acquisition professionals to discuss the latest issues and information impacting affirmative action and equal opportunity employment and diversity and inclusion.
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
Presentations
Slides - Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Creating Inclusive Workplaces
Handouts
Handout - Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Creating Inclusive Workplaces
The 2018 ILG National Conference – held in Anaheim California – is the premier meeting ground in 2018 for employers involved and interested in OFCCP compliance and EEOC issues. The 2018 ILG National Conference convenes industry experts, HR, compensation, legal and talent acquisition professionals to discuss the latest issues and information impacting affirmative action and equal opportunity employment and diversity and inclusion.
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
Presentations
Slides - Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Creating Inclusive Workplaces
Handouts
Handout - Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Creating Inclusive Workplaces
At the 2018 DMEC Annual Conference, you’ll connect with 700+ like-minded absence, disability, and return-to-work professionals who are looking to tackle strategic workforce issues facing their organizations.
And with 40+ sessions and events, you will:
Gain insights from those on the front line, giving you expert knowledge on how to address the complex leave and disability issues you are facing in your organization.
Share ideas with peers and executive thought leaders from across the country.
Take back proven strategies, actionable ideas, and tested program models to assist with the development of cost-saving programs in your company."
At the 2018 DMEC Annual Conference, you’ll connect with 700+ like-minded absence, disability, and return-to-work professionals who are looking to tackle strategic workforce issues facing their organizations.
And with 40+ sessions and events, you will:
Gain insights from those on the front line, giving you expert knowledge on how to address the complex leave and disability issues you are facing in your organization.
Share ideas with peers and executive thought leaders from across the country.
Take back proven strategies, actionable ideas, and tested program models to assist with the development of cost-saving programs in your company."
At the 2018 DMEC Annual Conference, you’ll connect with 700+ like-minded absence, disability, and return-to-work professionals who are looking to tackle strategic workforce issues facing their organizations.
And with 40+ sessions and events, you will:
Gain insights from those on the front line, giving you expert knowledge on how to address the complex leave and disability issues you are facing in your organization.
Share ideas with peers and executive thought leaders from across the country.
Take back proven strategies, actionable ideas, and tested program models to assist with the development of cost-saving programs in your company."
At the 2018 DMEC Annual Conference, you’ll connect with 700+ like-minded absence, disability, and return-to-work professionals who are looking to tackle strategic workforce issues facing their organizations.
And with 40+ sessions and events, you will:
Gain insights from those on the front line, giving you expert knowledge on how to address the complex leave and disability issues you are facing in your organization.
Share ideas with peers and executive thought leaders from across the country.
Take back proven strategies, actionable ideas, and tested program models to assist with the development of cost-saving programs in your company."
At the 2018 DMEC Annual Conference, you’ll connect with 700+ like-minded absence, disability, and return-to-work professionals who are looking to tackle strategic workforce issues facing their organizations.
And with 40+ sessions and events, you will:
Gain insights from those on the front line, giving you expert knowledge on how to address the complex leave and disability issues you are facing in your organization.
Share ideas with peers and executive thought leaders from across the country.
Take back proven strategies, actionable ideas, and tested program models to assist with the development of cost-saving programs in your company."
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TransitionMay 9, 2017
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JAN - R U Ok?October 17, 2017
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JAN - Give Us Your Challenging, Your Bewildering, Your Unusual ADA IssuesNovember 14, 2017
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JAN - Ask the JAN Motor TeamDecember 12, 2017
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JAN - PAS and the New Section 501 Affirmative Action RequirementsJanuary 10, 2018
Find information on transition from this month's JAN webcast.
Presenters:
- Melanie Whetzel , Lead Consultant – Cognitive/Neurological Team
Presentations
Slides - Transition
Transcripts
Transcript - Transition
Presenters:
- Louis E. Orslene , JAN Co-Director
- Lori Golden, EY Abilities Strategy Leader, Americas Talent Team
- Mike Weiner, LMSW, Associate Director EY Assist, Ernst & Young, LLP
Presentations
Slides - R U Ok?
Handouts
Handout - Disability Employment and Inclusion “DIY Guide”
This Webcast will be an open forum to discuss a variety of tough ADA title I employment issues. Participants will have the opportunity to submit ADA questions in advance of the program, to be addressed during the session. The presenter will touch-on several trending ADA topics, including some of the more challenging questions JAN receives about dogs at work, disability-related inquiries, and telework and leave as accommodations.
Presenters:
- Tracie DeFreitas , Lead Consultant — ADA Specialist
Presentations
Slides - Give Us Your Challenging, Your Bewildering, Your Unusual ADA Issues
Transcripts
Transcript - Give Us Your Challenging, Your Bewildering, Your Unusual ADA Issues
Join the motor team as they take the hour to hash out any motor related accommodation requests or questions you may have! From addressing ergonomic chair requests to creating an emergency evacuation plan to the never ending parking debacle, the motor team consultants are here to answer your burning questions in real time!
Presenters:
- Lisa Mathess , Lead Consultant, Motor Team
- Matthew McCord , Consultant – Mobility Team
Presentations
Slides - Ask the JAN Motor Team
Transcripts
Transcript -
Join JAN and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for a free webcast about Section 501 and the new affirmative action requirements that go into effect in January 2018 regarding the provision of personal assistance services (PAS) for eligible federal employees. The EEOC will also provide information about the elements of reasonable accommodation procedures for federal agencies.
Presenters:
- Linda Carter Batiste , Principal Consultant/Legislative Specialist
- Beth Loy , Principal Consultant/Technical Specialist
- Anupa Iyer, Esq., CLMS, Policy Advisor, Office of Federal Operations (OFO), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Presentations
PAS and the New Section 501 Affirmative Action Requirements
Transcripts
Transcript - PAS and the New Section 501 Affirmative Action Requirements
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Other Information Regarding Aging
External Links
- 4 Ways for HR to Overcome Aging Workforce issues
- Coping with Cognitive Declines at Work
- EEOC's Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship under the Americans with Disabilities Act
- PART 1630—Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- SHRM's Older Workers Survey
- What is Productive Aging?
Organizations
- Job Accommodation Network
- Office of Disability Employment Policy
- Administration for Community Living
- Alliance for Aging Research
- American Association of Retired Persons
- American Psychological Association
- American Society on Aging
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Council for Aging Care
- National Council on Aging
- National Institute on Aging
- Office on Women's Health