Job Accommodation Network

Employers and workers with known limitations related to pregnancy can work together in an "interactive process" to come up with accommodations. Learn more by reading "What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act." https://www.EEOC.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act #PWFA #accommodations

Tip #3 for Providing and Maintaining Effective Job Accommodations: Have a process for determining effective accommodations. Start with the employee who requested the accommodation. Employees often know what is needed and can suggest effective options. https://AskJAN.org/topics/Interactive.cfm

Even if she didn’t realize it at the time, Dr. Beth Loy’s childhood experiences growing up in rural West Virginia laid the foundation for her career advancing workplace inclusion for people with disabilities—especially those with multiple disabilities or who have intersecting, marginalized identities. Learn more in this Pride Month profile of the Policy Advisor with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. https://blog.dol.gov/2024/06/12/all-we-really-need-to-know-we-learned-on-the-farm-a-pride-month-celebration

Tip #2 for Providing and Maintaining Effective Job Accommodations: Train managers and supervisors to recognize and respond to accommodation requests. A request may be made using plain language and need not include the phrase "reasonable accommodation." https://AskJAN.org/articles/Recognizing-an-Accommodation-Request-Under-the-ADA.cfm #ADA

Employers who want to develop written accommodation policies and procedures may find resources such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's "Practical Advice for Drafting and Implementing Reasonable Accommodation Procedures" to be useful. https://www.EEOC.gov/laws/guidance/practical-advice-drafting-and-implementing-reasonable-accommodation-procedures-under #ADA

Colleges and universities are invited to register to participate in the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP). WRP allows disabled students and recent grads to explore careers in federal service. Register by 6/28/24. https://www.WRP.gov/wrp?id=school_coordinator_landing_page https://www.WRP.gov/wrp?id=school_coordinator_landing_page

What inequities do disabled people face? Share your thoughts! We encourage everyone in the disability community to respond to the Request for Information (RFI), from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), which seeks input to help steer the development of the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity. OSTP is asking the public for feedback to understand the full scope of inequities faced by disabled people and the gaps in our current knowledge. Ultimately, the agenda will support the government in making data-informed policy decisions to advance equity in all areas—including health, employment, education and others—for people with disabilities. You may submit comments until July 15, 2024. Learn more and submit your comments: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-11838

Tip #1 for Providing and Maintaining Effective Job Accommodations: Develop written policies and procedures. This can help ensure consistency when processing accommodation requests. Keep policies flexible and simple so it's easy to provide accommodations. https://AskJAN.org/articles/Five-Practical-Tips-For-Providing-And-Maintaining-Effective-Job-Accommodations.cfm

In shared workspace environments, it's important to consider the needs of employees with disabilities who require workstation accommodations such as ergonomic design, alternative lighting, minimal distractions, and fragrance-free environments. Learn more. https://AskJAN.org/articles/Making-Shared-Workspace-More-Accessible-for-Employees-with-Disabilities.cfm

Learn how factors like race, gender, sexuality, economic status, education level, and disability status can impact an employee’s point of view and workplace experience. Read EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion’s "Intersectionality in the Workplace." https://AskEARN.org/publication/intersectionality-in-the-workplace #Intersectionality #Disability #Pride