Job Accommodation Network

How can apprenticeship programs tap into a broader pool of talent? Register for EARN's upcoming webinar on August 20 and explore how to support apprentices with disabilities and strengthen your workforce. Discover strategies to support apprentices with disabilities, build partnerships with Registered Apprenticeship programs, tap into recruitment resources, and more. This webinar will feature expert insights and a live Q&A session. Sign up now: https://askearn.org/event/apprenticeships-and-workers-with-disabilities

Apprenticeships offer a practical, hands-on pathway to long-term career success. By combining classroom instruction with real-world experience and pay from day one, apprenticeship programs are gaining momentum across industries. Many programs are strengthening their pipelines by engaging a wider range of talent, including people with disabilities. Join the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET, for the webinar "Apprenticeships and Workers with Disabilities." This session will explore: Insights into disability within the working-age population Strategies for supporting apprentices with disabilities, including providing accommodations Tips for identifying recruitment resources and building partnerships Ideas for fostering a workplace where people feel comfortable requesting support Reserve your spot today: https://askearn.org/event/apprenticeships-and-workers-with-disabilities

Learn how to navigate performance conversations when disability disclosure and accommodations are involved. Check-out the Job Accommodation Network's new training on "Navigating Performance Discussions and the Accommodation Process." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCSDHLUc6BM

“Celebrating America means celebrating the value and talent that all Americans - including people with disabilities – add to our nation’s workplaces and communities.” -Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer Learn more about this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme, announced this week by the U.S. Department of Labor

JAN offers role play training videos depicting #accommodation situations that are frequently experienced in the workplace. These videos and accompanying PowerPoint slides can be used to raise awareness about job accommodation topics. https://AskJAN.org/toolkit/Video-Training-Resources.cfm

Apprenticeships are a proven way to build a strong, skilled workforce-and many programs are expanding their reach by tapping into a key talent pool: people with disabilities. Join EARN for the webinar "Apprenticeships and Workers with Disabilities" on August 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. Learn how apprenticeship programs can help workers with disabilities strengthen your workforce, explore strategies for providing support and accommodations, discover tools to build a reliable talent pipeline, and more. Register now! https://askearn.org/event/apprenticeships-and-workers-with-disabilities

"Celebrating America means celebrating the value and talent that all Americans - including people with disabilities - add to our nation's workplaces and communities." -Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer Learn more about this year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme, announced this week by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Employers typically want the hiring process to move quickly and therefore accommodations need to be in place as soon as possible. JAN offers helpful ideas for streamlining the accommodation process when accommodating job applicants with disabilities. https://AskJAN.org/articles/Streamlining-the-Interactive-Process-When-Accommodating-Job-Applicants.cfm

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed 35 years ago, paving the way for fair hiring, workplace accommodations, and protections for people with disabilities. It helped change what work looks like, making jobs more accessible and workplaces more prepared. #ADA35

JAN offers role play training videos depicting #accommodation situations that are frequently experienced in the workplace. These videos and accompanying PowerPoint slides can be used to raise awareness about job accommodation topics. https://AskJAN.org/toolkit/Video-Training-Resources.cfm