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Announcing the National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2024 Theme
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BIG NEWS: ODEP just announced the 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme! Watch the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy’s Assistant Secretary Taryn Williams reveal the theme, and start your planning to celebrate #NDEAM in October.
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD) make your digital workplace more inclusive. Here’s how to get started: 1. Use 12-point font in emails 2. Enable captioning for meetings and presentations. 3. Always use alt text. https://www.peatworks.org/employer-topics/hosting-inclusive-meetings/
What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated their "What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act" guidance to reflect the agency's final regulation to carry out the #PWFA. It includes an overview and important terms and provisions.
Did you miss the JAN webcast on “Accommodating Employees with Diverse Cognitive and Neurological Needs”? The training includes #accommodation scenarios involving medical documentation, performance/conduct standards, confidentiality, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdUiXxfc5kg
JAN offers resources to help facilitate the #accommodation process for workers who have mental health conditions, like anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major depression. “A to Z: Mental Health Conditions” is a good place to start. https://AskJAN.org/disabilities/Mental-Health-Conditions.cfm
Mental Health and the Federal Workplace: What Can I Do?
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"Mental Health and the Federal Workplace: What Can I Do?" outlines ways federal employees at all levels can help promote a mental health-friendly workplace that can benefit everyone.
Are you informed about the latest JAN news and information regarding workplace #accommodations and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) topics? The JAN Newsletter provides free access to valuable #ADA and accommodation insights, resources, and JAN updates. Subscribe today! https://AskJAN.org/Newsletters/index.cfm
Are workers who have depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions protected against discrimination and harassment at work? Read "Depression, PTSD, and Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights." https://www.EEOC.gov/laws/guidance/depression-ptsd-other-mental-health-conditions-workplace-your-legal-rights
Registration for Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE)
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Looking for a job? If you receive Social Security disability benefits, discover FREE employment supports available through the Ticket to Work Program that can help people with disabilities develop a career. Join Choose Work! for the next Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) webinar on May 22 at 3 p.m. ET to learn about apprenticeships, working for the federal government and how Ticket to Work can help you advance your job search.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy published a special edition of its News Brief highlighting resources to help employers, workers and policymakers learn about and take action to support workforce mental health—this month and every month of the year. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/publications/news-brief/20240509
A to Z of Disabilities, Accommodations, and Related Topics
Featured Resources/Events
JAN Newsletter
The JAN Newsletter offers timely information and resources... April 2024 JAN Newsletter
Consultants’ Corner
Communication tips for the accommodation process… Communication is Key
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.
Upcoming Webcasts
Jul 11
Navigating Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Accommodation Requests
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires covered employers to make reasonable accommodations for qualified...
Sep 12
Ask JAN! Q&A: Motor Team Edition
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
JAN consultants offer one-on-one consultation to help brainstorm accommodation ideas, provide practical guidance for addressing...
Oct 10
Portable, Wearable, Totable: Accommodating with Technologies that Go With You
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Are you curious about the features of the latest smartwatches? Do you have questions about...
