Archived JAN Webinars and Webcasts

Working 9 to 5 isn’t the only way to make a living anymore, and workplace policies related to when and where work is performed continue to evolve to allow employees the flexibility that is needed to be productive at work and also manage personal and disability-related needs. Workplace programs that allow for telework and flexible work schedules can enable all employees to balance work and non-work responsibilities. These programs can also normalize workplace flexibility, making the need to request disability-related accommodations a non-issue. This JAN training will explore ADA issues...

Return to Work (RTW) and Stay at Work (SAW) programs are part of a business’s strategy to retain valued employees and to enhance the productivity of its workforce. This presentation will address RTW and SAW programs, which help employees continue or resume working following the onset of a disability through job changes and/or accommodations. This session will cover the benefits of RTW and SAW programs and their role in broader disability management initiatives, which could include compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar laws.

Join JAN Sensory Team Consultants Teresa Goddard and Brittany Lambert for an overview of frequently requested workplace accommodations for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. From interpreters to hearing aid compatible stethoscopes, we will explore solutions and technologies that can be implemented to assist employees in accessing information and communicating and to enhance workplace inclusiveness across a broad range of settings and industries.

Do you receive the information you need from healthcare providers, and others, in support of the ADA interactive accommodation process? Employers may seek reasonable documentation after receiving a request for accommodation, but there are no standard ADA forms, and there is no required procedure for gathering this information. This can lead to a “bring me a rock” kind of game when ADA decision makers aren’t exactly sure what information is needed to effectively engage in the interactive process. Employers need practical guidance and resources for collecting disability-related information from appropriate...

Attend this webcast to learn more about current events related to job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Job Accommodation Network.

Understanding key issues and accommodating mental health impairments in the workplace can be challenging. Start this new year (and decade) off right by learning more about successful and doable accommodation approaches to help in challenging situations that involve leave, returning to work, supervisory changes, telework, stress reduction, completing essential functions, and more.

Do you ever find yourself puzzled by the gray areas of the ADA? How can you balance competing needs while providing effective accommodations? For example, what if a new hire is allergic to the CEO’s service animal? What if an employee wants to use a phone app to manage her medical condition, but phones are restricted in your building? What if your employee needs new hearing aids to access your upgraded phone system? JAN is here to help. Join Lisa and Teresa for an in depth discussion of some of...

Join us for a timely and informative session discussing veterans, traumatic brain injury, common co-occurring conditions, and workplace accommodations. Guest Stephen Heck, a PhD student from West Virginia University’s Center for Excellence in Disabilities, will be sharing his expertise in these areas.

Digital Accessibility is the new horizon for workplace inclusion. Having staff in place who understand the needs of people with disabilities is key to your success in both purchasing and developing accessible and usable workplace technology. More accessible and usable technology creates a productive and innovative workplace for all. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) recently released our refreshed Workplace Accommodation Toolkit, including a new drawer of resources for IT Professionals. Participants of this webcast will get a glimpse into the new Toolkit features while listening to a conversation between Lou...

Smart watches, smart glasses, head-mounted OCR options, and wearable health-monitoring equipment of all kinds are growing in popularity. Join JAN Sensory Team Consultants Teresa Goddard and Brittany Lambert for an introduction to wearable technology. We will discuss the latest wearable technologies and how they can be used to support employees in accessing information, support persons, discreet reminders, as well as stress and health management tools while at work.

Join the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and JAN as representatives provided participants with the latest developments in the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the workplace, some practical tips for compliance, and answers to tough ADA questions.

Fundamental Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) principles can drive the design of effective reasonable accommodation (RA) programs, but the ADA competence and confidence of those responsible for implementing RA programs can have a significant impact on overall ADA compliance. This session will enable human resource professionals, front-line managers, and others, to build their ADA competence and confidence by learning the basic principles of the ADA, and will include practical information about ADA compliance and best practices.

For individuals with disabilities who pursue self-employment or starting a small business, many skills that fall under the category of executive functioning can be important to start-up and operational success. Executive functioning includes higher-level mental processes or abilities that affect areas such as time management, memory, concentration, organization and prioritization, multi-tasking, completing paperwork, social skills, and attendance. In this Webcast, we will discuss specific situations in a self-employment context and identify possible accommodations. Research shows that self-employment and small business ownership can be a viable employment options for people with...

During this webcast, we will hear from V. R. Ferose, Senior Vice President, Head of Globalization Services at SAP SE and Board Chairperson of Specialisterne USA. Specialisterne USA is a not-for-profit foundation with the goal of creating one million jobs for people with autism and similar challenges. Specialisterne has been the pioneer of the Autism @ Work movement in the US. For the webcast, Ferose plans to share insights from 3 broad topics: 1. The Autism at Work Initiative — Beginning and Evolution, 2. Specialisterne — Vision & Work, and...

Feeling overwhelmed by assistive technology? You are not alone. JAN takes thousands of calls every year involving employees with assistive technology needs. With so many options, knowing where to start is a real challenge. Join Teresa and Lisa as they go over frequently requested products, clarify their applications, and take a look at what’s new and improved.

Attend this webcast to learn more about current events related to job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Job Accommodation Network.

Whether you’re trying to accommodate patient lifting in a hospital, moving bulky pallets in a warehouse, or simply trying to transfer file boxes in a small office, reasonable accommodations can vary and be challenging depending on the work environment. Come learn about the various assistive technology and other types of reasonable accommodations employers can provide to employees with motor impairments which enable employees to overcome workplace barriers.

Businesses that are inclusive of individuals with disabilities can benefit from a wider pool of talent. Recruiters of qualified candidates for employment, should be knowledgeable about disability inclusion, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and how to navigate the hiring process with candidates with disabilities. This session will enable recruiters and hiring managers to build ADA competence and confidence and will include practical information about best practices, ADA compliance, pre-employment inquiry rules, and accommodating candidates with disabilities.

Do you have questions about how to help employees with mental health impairments in the workplace? Are you curious as to whether other employers face the same issues? If so, then tune in for this webcast that will give you solutions to the most frequently asked questions from the annals. From the hiring process to accommodations on the job, including tough topics such as attendance, performance and conduct, disruptive behaviors, medical documentation, and emotional support animals, we will provide you with our best guidance. JAN consultants Melanie and Sarah will...

With leadership from Bob Vetere, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has become one of the most inclusive companies for individuals with disabilities and more specifically Veterans with disabilities. Self-identification rates for new employees with disabilities exceed 10% while their self-id rate for current employees exceeds 7%. The successes at Northrop Grumman result from the passion of NGC’s CEO, Wes Bush, as well as deep commitment from NGC’s centralized accommodation team. As a leader in the team, Bob has been responsible for embracing and in many instances developing a number of inclusionary...

Ask the JAN cognitive/neurological team for solutions to your most pressing questions about accommodating employees with cognitive deficits such as reading, writing, memory, concentration, organization, time management, and more. No matter what the medical condition or disability may be, consultants Melanie and Sarah can assist you with the cognitive solutions you need to help increase both the productivity and success of your employees.

Join the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and JAN as representatives provided participants with the latest developments in the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the workplace, some practical tips for compliance, and answers to tough ADA questions.

The USBLN’s Going for Gold (GFG) Program has had exceptional results in supporting companies to hire people with disabilities. Leslie Wilson, US Business Leadership Network’s Vice President of Workplace Initiatives, and Deb Dagit, Principal of Deb Dagit Diversity and Consultant for the GFG Program, will talk about the program’s successes as well as its focus to connect participating corporate partners with USBLN subject matter experts (SMEs) thereby uniting the company and SMEs around disability inclusion through leading practices and tools. USBLN SMEs are recognized leaders in disability inclusion and work...

Do you experience challenges with employees who have mental health impairments? If so, then ask the JAN Psych Team for assistance! From the hiring process to accommodations on the job, including difficult topics such as disclosure, attendance, performance, and conduct, JAN consultants Melanie and Sarah can provide guidance on challenging mental health workplace issues that can help you maintain a more productive workplace environment.

Join us as we chat with folks from Communication Service for the Deaf to discuss and explore how to increase workforce diversity by hiring employees who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or speech-disabled.

Tune in and stay up-to-date on current events in job accommodation, including tough accommodation situations, tricky ADA issues, and technology challenges. JAN consultants provided practical tips for handling these and other job accommodation issues.

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.

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!

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.