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 and Fact
Sheets.
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.
Consultants'
Corner JAN's on-line newsletter addresses
accommodation situations and solutions.
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transportation.
Access
Board: The Access Board is an independent federal agency devoted
to accessibility for people with disabilities.
Department
of Justice (DOJ): The DOJ is the enforcing agency for Title
II and III of the ADA.
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.
Employer
Assistance & Recruiting Network (EARN): EARN is a free nationwide
service connects employers with job placement professionals who
can identify qualified candidates with disabilities for their job
openings in the company's geographic area.
Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): The EEOC is the enforcing
agency for Title I of the ADA.
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.
Governor's
Committees: These committees are the best places to go for general
information regarding how each state administers its non-discrimination
programs.
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.
National
Center for State Courts-Americans with Disabilities Act Resource
Center: The EEOC is the enforcing agency for Title I of the
ADA. The mission of NCSC is to improve the administration of justice
through leadership and service to state courts, and courts around
the world. Through original research, consulting services, publications,
and national educational programs, NCSC offers solutions that enhance
court operations with the latest technology; collects and interprets
the latest data on court operations nationwide; and provides information
on proven "best practices" for improving court operations.
NCSC disseminates information to state court leaders on key national
policy issues, and helps advocate their policies with Congress as
well as supporting several prestigious national organizations.
O*NET:
The Occupational Information Network is a comprehensive database
of worker attitudes and job characteristics developed for the U.S.
Department of Labor by the National O*NET Consortium. This is a
replacement for the Dictonary of Occupational Titles (DOT).
For links to
state and local government Web sites, visit: http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm