JAN Publication Update

Posted by JAN Tech on November 18, 2009 under JAN News | Be the First to Comment

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.

Read more at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/Medical.htm

JAN Releases Technical Series: Tips for Designing Accessible Websites

Posted by JAN Tech on November 12, 2009 under JAN News, Products / Technology | Be the First to Comment

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.

Read more at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/webpages.html

JAN E-News Volume 7, Issue 4, Third Quarter 2009

Posted by JAN Tech on October 15, 2009 under JAN News | Be the First to Comment

  • Train Your Supervisors and Managers on What Constitutes a Request for a Reasonable Accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Campaign for Disability Employment Launches What Can YOU Do? Web Site and Outreach Videos
  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • Mobility Enhancing Devices, Part 1 of a 3 Part Series
  • Small Business and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
  • Common Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode and JAN’s Cost of Accommodation
  • JAN Releases New Resources
  • E-vents
  • JAN Exhibit and Training Schedule

Read more at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/ENews/2009/Enews-V7-I4.htm

Subscription information is available at the bottom of the newsletter.

The Campaign for Disability Employment and Best Buy Announce What Can YOU Do? Video Contest Winner at USBLN Youth Town Hall on Employment

Posted by JAN Tech on September 21, 2009 under Campaign for Disability Employment, Events, JAN News | Be the First to Comment

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.

JAN Releases Updated Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact (8/31/09)

Posted by JAN Tech on August 31, 2009 under JAN News | Be the First to Comment

This publication provides annually updated research findings from JAN that address the costs and benefits of job accommodations. Read more at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/LowCostHighImpact.doc

Come Celebrate JAN’s 25th Anniversary at the US BLN Conference September 15-18

Posted by JAN Tech on August 12, 2009 under Events, JAN News | Be the First to Comment

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.

http://www.newworkforceconference.org/

JAN Releases Fact Sheet: Self-Employment for Artists with Disabilities

Posted by JAN Tech on July 18, 2009 under Entrepreneurship / Self Employment, JAN News | Be the First to Comment

This publication provides resources to artists with disabilities who are interested in self-employment as a viable and profitable career choice.

Read more at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/entre/pubs/Entre_Artists.doc

JAN E-News Volume 7, Issue 3, Third Quarter 2009

Posted by JAN Tech on July 9, 2009 under JAN News | Be the First to Comment

  • ADA Update
  • Campaign for Disability Employment
  • Educators Get Ready
  • From Home Style to Gourmet!

Read more at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/ENews/2009/Enews-V7-I3.htm

Subscription information is available at the bottom of the newsletter.

JAN on YouTube

Posted by JAN Tech on June 1, 2009 under JAN News | Read the First Comment

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.”

JAN Releases Fact Sheet: Considering the Needs of Employees with Disabilities During a Pandemic Flu Outbreak

Posted by JAN Tech on April 29, 2009 under JAN News | 2 Comments to Read

This publication provides information to help employers consider the needs of employees with disabilities during a pandemic flu outbreak.  Read more at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/employmentpandemicflufact.doc