JAN releases an updated version of its publication, Accommodation and Compliance Series: Medical Inquiry in Response to an Accommodation Request, in light of recent changes to the definition of disability in the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. The publication will be updated again when the EEOC releases its final ADAAA regulation.
This publication gives a brief overview of ten vital tips to consider when designing a Website, including quick, testing, and design tips for certain aspects of a Website to ensure that applications are accessible.
Best Buy and the Campaign for Disability Employment, a newly-formed collaborative of leading disability organizations, announced the winner of the What Can YOU Do? Video Contest. The national competition, which attracted more than 130 videos promoting the talent and skills that people with disabilities bring to America’s workplaces and economy, was won by Mississippi native Blake Watson.
Mr. Watson’s innovative video, “Meet Sue,” is showcased on the Campaign’s Web site at www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org and was screened publicly for the first time at the U.S. Business Leadership Network’s (USBLN) Annual Conference and Career Fair held in Washington D.C.
If you haven’t already, now would be the time to register for the information-packed US Business Leadership Network’s Annual Conference, “Connecting The Dots: Business Solutions” at the beautiful Gaylord Resort near Washington, DC.
Knowing the most effective practices for hiring, retaining, and marketing to people with disabilities can add value to bottom line. This year’s event promises to provide numerous educational sessions in a dynamic and open environment. So if you are new to disability issues or even a seasoned professional, there will be plenty of actionable learning.
Keynotes include: Kathy Martinez, Assistant Secretary for DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Neil Romano, CEO of Creating Opportunities by Recognizing Abilities (CORA) and former ODEP Assistant Secretary Randy Lewis, Senior Vice-President of Distribution & Logistics for Walgreens Company Deb Dagit, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Merck & Co., Inc. Dr. John E. Kelly III, Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research Robert David Hall, Actor & Chair of the Screen Actors with Disabilities Guild
This year’s US BLN Conference again will feature training by JAN Consultants. The Conference will also provide the venue for JAN’s 25th Anniversary Celebration featuring comedian, Paralympic ski racer and nationally known motivational speaker, Josh Sundquist. The Conference will also serve as a preview to the launch of the winning video from the Campaign for Disability Employment Policy’s “What Can You Do?” campaign to increase the value of people with disabilities in the workplace. A public service announcement developed by Campaign members will also be screened.
So, please join the most dynamic and insightful thought leaders in the disability and workforce arena at the 2009 US BLN Conference.
Have you had success using the Job Accommodation Network? Do you want to share this important resource with others? JAN’s new five minute, fully accessible YouTube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBbfVNcNlAg ) video provides colleagues, friends, and other the opportunity to “Step inside the JAN office, meet staff, and learn more about job accommodations.”