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The Job Accommodation Network is a free service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor. For information on other ODEP programs, visit: What is the Office of Disability Employment Policy?. For a handout on JAN's service, grab a JAN Fact Sheet. JAN's mission is to facilitate the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing employers, employment providers, people with disabilities, their family members and other interested parties with information on job accommodations, self-employment and small business opportunities and related subjects. JAN's efforts are in support of the employment, including self-employment and small business ownership, of people with disabilities. JAN represents the most comprehensive resource for job accommodations available. JAN provides basic educational and training instructional strategies that facilitate learning among students with disabilities in classroom or training sessions.

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  Accommodation Information

JAN provides individualized accommodation information on a case-by-case basis. For specific information on job accommodations, contact JAN directly at 800-526-7234 (V/TTY) or by e-mail at jan@jan.wvu.edu.

JAN's Accommodation Toolbox Toolbox

Blue Triangle Bullet Accommodations for Classroom Settings

Blue Triangle Bullet JAN Publications

Red Triangle Bullet Accommodation and Compliance Series - Higher Education Accommodations: Students with Psychiatric Impairments

Red Triangle Bullet JAN Fact Sheet: Accommodating Students with Cerebral Palsy (.doc)

Red Triangle Bullet JAN Fact Sheet: Accommodating Students with Vision Impairments (.doc)

Red Triangle Bullet JAN Fact Sheet: Accommodating Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (.doc)

Red Triangle Bullet JAN Fact Sheet: Situations and Solutions (.doc)

Red Triangle Bullet Accommodations for Testing

Red Triangle Bullet Disability Etiquette Tips for Speaking Engagements

Red Triangle Bullet Ideas for Accommodating Individuals with ADD/ADHD in Postsecondary Training and College

Red Triangle Bullet Ideas for Accommodating Persons with Learning Disabilities in Postsecondary Training and College

Red Triangle Bullet Funding

Blue Triangle Bullet Other Publications

Red Triangle Bullet Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Red Triangle Bullet Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in High School

Red Triangle Bullet ADA Guidebook: Americans with Disabilities Act: Responsibilities for Postsecondary Institutions Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, second edition.

Red Triangle Bullet Center for Teaching and Inclusion, UNC-Chapel Hill: Chapter 14: Students with Learning Disabilities

Red Triangle Bullet Civil Rights of Students with Hidden Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Red Triangle Bullet Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Self-Evaluation Guide for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

Red Triangle Bullet Free Appropriate Public Education for Students with Disabilities: Requirements Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Red Triangle Bullet Gallaudet: Mainstreaming Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Further Readings

Red Triangle Bullet Office of Civil Rights Frequently Asked Questions about Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities

Red Triangle Bullet Placement of School Children with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Red Triangle Bullet Public School Obligations to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

Red Triangle Bullet Student Placement in Elementary and Secondary Schools and Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Red Triangle Bullet Supporting Students: A Model Policy for Colleges and Universities

Blue Triangle Bullet JAN Publications JAN offers numerous publications for free. For example, learn how to approach evacuation procedures, effective communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, ergonomics, and disability etiquette. JAN consultants distribute accommodation idea publications that address specific disabilities. Share their Accommodation Ideas.

Blue Triangle Bullet Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR) Explore workplace accommodation options by moving through a five step accommodation process, which includes common questions asked during the accommodation process and popular organizations that will help you research additional information.

Blue Triangle Bullet Consultants' Corner JAN's on-line newsletter addresses accommodation situations and solutions.

Distance Learning

Blue Triangle Bullet Department of Education Requirements for Accessible Electronic and Information Technology Design

Blue Triangle Bullet Georgia Tech Research on Accessible Distance Education (GRADE) Publications

Blue Triangle Bullet Oklahoma ABLE Tech Accessible Distance Learning

Blue Triangle Bullet Rochester Institute of Technology's EASI Information on Distance Learning

Blue Triangle Bullet Tips for Designing Accessible Web Pages (JAN Publication)

Blue Triangle Bullet University of Maryland Accessibility in Distance Education (ADE)

Blue Triangle Bullet University of Washington National Center on Accessible Distance Learning

Blue Triangle Bullet University of Wisconsin Distance Education Clearinghouse

Legal Information

Blue Triangle Bullet General Information on the ADA

Blue Triangle Bullet ADA: A Brief Overview

Blue Triangle Bullet ADA: Questions and Answers

Blue Triangle Bullet Facts About the ADA

Blue Triangle Bullet Public Law 101-336: Text of the ADA

Blue Triangle Bullet Title II of the ADA

Blue Triangle Bullet 28 CFR Part 35: Title II Regulations

Blue Triangle Bullet DOJ's Title II of the ADA Technical Assistance Manual and 1994 Supplement

Blue Triangle Bullet Title II Highlights

Blue Triangle Bullet Questions about Title II

Blue Triangle BulletFiling a Title II Complaint Form

Blue Triangle Bullet Title III of the ADA

Blue Triangle BulletTitle III Regulations: Public Accommodations and Services Operated by Private Entities

Blue Triangle Bullet DOJ's Title III of the ADA Technical Assistance Manual and 1994 Supplement

Blue Triangle Bullet Title III Highlights (DOJ Publication)

Blue Triangle Bullet Title III Checklist (JAN Publication)

Blue Triangle Bullet Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Blue Triangle Bullet IDEA

Blue Triangle Bullet Amendments of 1997

Blue Triangle Bullet Rehabilitation Act

Blue Triangle Bullet Section 504

Blue Triangle Bullet Section 508

Blue Triangle Bullet Other

Blue Triangle Bullet Family Educational Rights Act

Blue Triangle Bullet Title IX of the Civil Rights Act

Blue Triangle Bullet Accessibility Guidelines

Blue Triangle Bullet ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)

Blue Triangle Bullet Accessibility Checklists: Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) Checklist for Buildings and Facilities and The Americans with Disabilities Act Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal

Blue Triangle Bullet Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations

Resources

Blue Triangle Bullet Access Board: The Access Board is an independent federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.

Blue Triangle Bullet Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD): AHEAD is an international, multicultural organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities.

Blue Triangle Bullet Centers for Independent Living: Independent Living Centers are typically non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations that provide services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities.

Blue Triangle Bullet Department of Justice (DOJ): The DOJ is the enforcing agency for Title II and III of the ADA.

Blue Triangle Bullet Department of Education (DOE): The U S. Department of Education is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education.

Blue Triangle Bullet Disabilty and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACS): The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) has established ten regional centers to provide information, training, and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities, and other entities with responsibilities under the ADA.

Blue Triangle Bullet Employment and Training Administration (ETA): ETA seeks to build up the labor market through the training of the workforce and the placement of workers in jobs through employment services.

Blue Triangle Bullet Federal Communications Commission (FCC): The FCC is an independent U.S. government agency that was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.

Blue Triangle Bullet Governor's Committees: These committees are the best places to go for general information regarding how each state administers its non-discrimination programs.

Blue Triangle Bullet HEATH Resource Center: The HEATH Resource Center of the American Council on Education is the national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.

Blue Triangle Bullet High School/High Tech Program: This initiatives of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides opportunity for students with disabilities to explore exciting careers in science, mathematics and technology.

Blue Triangle Bullet Job Corps: Job Corps is the nations largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth ages 16 through 24.

Blue Triangle Bullet National Association of ADA Coordinators (NAADAC): NAADAC is a non-profit organization founded in 1992 by a group of public and private sector professionals who saw a need to educate entities regarding both the requirements and the opportunities of the ADA. In a few short years, the Association has become the leader in providing effective and economical conferences and workshops for ADA Coordinators employed by both public and private employers.

Blue Triangle Bullet Office for Civil Rights: Contact the enforcement offices if you wish to file a complaint (or use the online complaint form) or if you need technical assistance on a problem or assistance to prevent civil rights problems.

Blue Triangle Bullet One Stop Career Centers: The "One-Stop" delivery system includes career centers in neighborhoods where individuals can access core employment services and be referred directly to job training, education, or other services.


Blue Triangle Bullet Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies State vocational rehabilitation agencies state-supported division of services, assists individuals with disabilities who are pursuing meaningful careers with training, education, and funding.


Blue Triangle Bullet Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP): The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is a resource for businesses nationwide to identify qualified temporary and permanent employees from a variety of fields. Applicants are highly motivated postsecondary students and recent graduates eager to prove their abilities in the workforce.
Blue Triangle Bullet Youth Leadership Forums: The goal of this project is to assist states in developing youth leadership training for high school students with disabilities.

Blue Triangle Bullet Youthhood: This Web site, sponsored by the University of Minnesota, can help youths start thinking about what they want to do as a career.

Blue Triangle Bullet For other educational links, visit: http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/disres.htm#Education

 
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