Job Accommodation Network

Colleges and universities can connect with us to support their students and recent grads with disabilities who participate in the federal Workforce Recruitment Program. Sign up before July 31. Head to https://www.WRP.gov/ and click "School Coordinators Register Now!"

As we mark decades of progress since the Americans with Disabilities Act and look beyond America's 250th anniversary, it's an opportunity to focus on the skilled trades and essential occupations that help keep our nation moving. Join the Job Accommodation Network on July 16 for "Accommodation Solutions for Skilled Trades and Essential Occupations" and explore practical workplace accommodation strategies that support productivity, safety, and workforce retention. Register today for this free JAN webcast! https://AskJAN.org/events/register/Webcast-Series.cfm #ADA #JAN #WorkplaceAccommodation #SkilledTrades

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! https://www.dol.gov/ndeam

Manufacturing employers are navigating an evolving landscape in recruiting and maintaining a skilled workforce. Demand for talent remains high, encouraging many manufacturers to focus on retaining experienced workers, investing in upskilling and reskilling, and strengthening pathways to long-term workforce sustainability. Join EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability and the Manufacturing Institute on July 22, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET for "Strengthening the Manufacturing Industry: Recruit, Re-Train, and Retain Valuable Workforce Talent," a free webinar that explores workforce trends shaping today's manufacturing landscape. Attendees will learn how employing workers with disabilities can strengthen talent pipelines and build a skilled and reliable workforce. Register now: https://askearn.org/event/strengthening-the-manufacturing-industry

College and university staff can connect their students and recent graduates with disabilities to federal job opportunities by signing up for the Workforce Recruitment Program. "Register" with us to help support your students and gain access to WRP's summer webinar series. Visit https://www.WRP.gov/ and click "School Coordinators Register Now!"

As we mark decades of progress since the Americans with Disabilities Act and look beyond America's 250th anniversary, it's an opportunity to focus on the skilled trades and essential occupations that help keep our nation moving. Join the Job Accommodation Network on July 16 for "Accommodation Solutions for Skilled Trades and Essential Occupations" and explore practical workplace accommodation strategies that support productivity, safety, and workforce retention. Register today for this free JAN webcast! https://AskJAN.org/events/register/Webcast-Series.cfm #ADA #JAN #WorkplaceAccommodation #SkilledTrades

Accommodations in construction can be practical and effective. Examples may include anti-vibration tools, lifting devices, modified schedules, communication technology, or equipment adaptations that help disabled workers perform essential job tasks safely. Explore more accommodation ideas from the Job Accommodation Network: https://AskJAN.org/articles/Accommodating-Construction-Workers-with-Disabilities.cfm

Investing in accommodation training can help organizations respond to requests more effectively, support compliance efforts, and create consistency in the employee experience. The Job Accommodation Network's free training resources, including virtual training by request, webinars, role-play videos, guides, and eLearning, are available to support human resources professionals, supervisors, and managers in strengthening their accommodation knowledge. Learn about JAN's training offerings: https://AskJAN.org/events/Training.cfm

Registration is now open for the Job Accommodation Network's July webcast! Skilled trades and essential occupations are critical to America's workforce. Join us on July 16, 2026, for a free webcast on "Accommodation Solutions for Skilled Trades and Essential Occupations." Discover practical workplace accommodation strategies that support productivity, safety, and employee retention. You'll learn how to: - Implement effective accommodation solutions in operational work environments - Navigate the accommodation process with confidence - Support workforce retention across key industries - Access JAN tools and resources to make informed decisions Whether you're in construction, manufacturing, public safety, or distribution center operations, this session will provide practical insights you can put to work right away. Register today: https://AskJAN.org/events/register/Webcast-Series.cfm

Join EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability on July 1, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET, for a free webinar exploring how hiring and retaining Americans with disabilities can help construction companies strengthen talent pipelines, support experienced workers, and create safer, more resilient job sites. Part of EARN's Industry Spotlight Webinar Series, this session will feature a discussion with an expert from the Associated General Contractors of Missouri, followed by a live Q&A. Tune in to explore: - Hiring and retention trends in construction - Supportive job site cultures for accommodation and disclosure - Mental health and substance use disorder strategies - Tools and resources for workforce stability Register now for the "Building a Stronger Construction Industry: Recruitment, Retention, and Workforce Stability" webinar: https://askearn.org/event/building-a-stronger-construction-industry