Job Accommodation Network

Couldn't attend the Job Accommodation Network’s latest webcast? The recording is now available! "Accommodation Solutions for Skilled Trades and Essential Occupations" explores practical accommodation strategies for workers in manufacturing, construction, distribution, public safety, and other skilled trades. This webcast offers accommodation ideas and guidance to help you navigate the accommodation process. Watch on demand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0I3NBJ2W8c

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) takes place annually in October, but planning for it gets started well before. The U.S. Department of Labor just released the official 2026 poster to help. Download or order yours today to join in "Celebrating Value and Talent" and honoring America’s 250th birthday! www.dol.gov/ndeam

A new resource for policymakers, workforce leaders, educators, and disability partners is here. The Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth), a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)-funded technical assistance policy center, has launched its new website. CAPE-Youth supports efforts to strengthen policies and programs that lead to better employment outcomes for American youth and young adults with disabilities. Visit the new site to learn about CAPE-Youth's work and stay informed about upcoming initiatives and opportunities for engagement:

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a great time to help your team strengthen its knowledge of workplace accommodations. The Job Accommodation Network offers free virtual training on topics such as using JAN services, the accommodation process, and workplace accommodation solutions. If you're planning an October event, contact JAN now to learn about available topics and reserve a training date! Learn more about JAN training: https://AskJAN.org/events/Training.cfm

Connect your college or university to the Workforce Recruitment Program to support your students and recent graduates with disabilities seeking federal jobs. Sign up for the program by July 31. Go to https://www.WRP.gov/ and click "School Coordinators Register Now!" For more, check out WRP's success stories.

The anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an opportunity to recognize the progress made in expanding access and opportunity in the workplace. Advances in technology, increased awareness of effective accommodation solutions, and strong collaboration between employers and employees have created new possibilities for workplace success. The Job Accommodation Network is proud to help support this progress by providing free, expert guidance on workplace accommodations and the accommodation process. Learn more about the ADA and JAN's resources: https://AskJAN.org/Toolkit/index.cfm

Long hours behind the wheel can take a toll on a truck driver's back. For a long-haul driver experiencing back pain from prolonged sitting and constant vibration, accommodations such as an air-ride seat, adjustable steering column, or vibration-dampening cushions may improve comfort, reduce fatigue, and help support a more productive workday. The Job Accommodation Network's NEW accommodation resource for truck drivers with motor impairments shares practical examples like these to help employers and workers explore effective workplace solutions. Learn more: https://AskJAN.org/articles/Accommodating-Truck-Drivers-with-Motor-Impairments.cfm

Couldn't attend the Job Accommodation Network’s latest webcast? The recording is now available! "Accommodation Solutions for Skilled Trades and Essential Occupations" explores practical accommodation strategies for workers in manufacturing, construction, distribution, public safety, and other skilled trades. This webcast offers accommodation ideas and guidance to help you navigate the accommodation process. Watch on demand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0I3NBJ2W8c

Become a participating school in the Workforce Recruitment Program. College and university staff can visit https://www.WRP.gov/ and sign up to help support their students and recent graduates with disabilities seeking federal job opportunities this fall.

As we recognize the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it's an opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made in expanding access and opportunity in the workplace. For more than 40 years, JAN has provided free, expert guidance on workplace accommodations and ADA-related topics, helping employers and workers with disabilities navigate the accommodation process with practical, individualized solutions. Explore JAN's resources: https://AskJAN.org/index.cfm