Posted by JAN Tech on November 4, 2009 under Events, Veterans Issues, Webcasts | 
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers free Webcast on November 10, 2009, on Veterans Issues.
Speakers: Vicky Crawford, Senior EEO Specialist/Wounded Warrior Program, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Paul Cataldi, USCIS Immigration Services Assistant, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, with Anne Hirsh, M.S., JAN Co-Director.
This Webcast training session will inform Federal managers and HR personnel on how to effectively hire returning injured and wounded service members using Federal Veterans Hiring Authority programs. A representative from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will talk about using the Veterans Hiring Authority to hire returning service members and veterans with disabilities. Participants will hear firsthand from a veteran with a disability who has recently transitioned from the military to a career in the federal government. Participants will also learn how to access programs like the America’s Heroes at Work and other federal programs that support the successful employment of returning service members with disabilities. Register here: http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/
Posted by JAN Tech on October 8, 2009 under Accommodations, Products / Technology, Webcasts |
Below are a list of the resources mentioned by JAN in webcasts on October 7 and 8.
Organizing and Decorating Bedrooms
Organization/Time Management
Money Management
Therapy Animals/Pet Partners
Stress Management for Teens
Posted by JAN Tech on September 21, 2009 under Campaign for Disability Employment, Events, JAN News |
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.
Posted by JAN Tech on August 12, 2009 under Events, JAN News |
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/
Posted by JAN Tech on May 12, 2009 under Products / Technology, Webcasts |
The JAN Accommodation and Compliance Webcast today was titled “Accommodation Issues for Employees with Hidden Disabilities.” Several products or publications were mentioned during this Webcast. Descriptions and contact information for these items are below.
EEOC Guidance on Telework as a Job Accommodation
http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/telework.html
Consultant’s Corner article about accommodations for workers in cubicles
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/corner/vol03iss06.htm
Job coaches or ADD coaches
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/cgi-win/OrgQuery.exe?Sol547
See Question #42 regarding how an employer can respond to co-worker inquiry about job accommodations given to someone with a disability
http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/accommodation.html#other
See Question #33 regarding changing a supervisor is a job accommodation
http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/accommodation.html#other
White noise MP3 downloads
http://www.purewhitenoise.com/c-44-all-pure-white-noise-cds-mp3-downloads.aspx
Posted by JAN Tech on March 13, 2009 under Products / Technology, Webcasts |
The JAN Accommodation and Compliance Webcast on March 10, 2009 was titled “Accommodation Options for Employees with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder.” Several products were mentioned during this Webcast. Descriptions and contact information for the products mentioned are below. Read more of this article »
Posted by JAN Tech on February 10, 2009 under Products / Technology, Webcasts |
The JAN Accommodation and Compliance Webcast today was titled “Current Events in Accommodation.” Several products were mentioned during this Webcast. Descriptions and contact information for the products mentioned are below. Read more of this article »
