Job Accommodation Network Offers Employment Solutions for Individuals with Disabilities

Accessibility Services No Responses »
Mar 152011
Job Accommodation Network

Job Accommodation Network

With the national unemployment rate being 9.5% as of February 2011, it is undoubtedly a difficult time for Americans to find and keep steady jobs. For individuals with disabilities, this number is even more staggering. Unemployment for this group was as high as 16.9% in late 2010. There is some good news concerning employment for people with disabilities. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) seeks to provide employment solutions and supports for people with disabilities.

JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. They work to provide individuals with  practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee. JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.

JAN offers one-on-one counseling on workplace accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, as well as self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities.   Private employers of all sizes, government agencies, employee representatives, and service providers, as well as people with disabilities and their families can all  benefit from the services that JAN provides. All of JAN’s consultants  have earned at least one Master’s degree in their specialized fields, ranging from rehabilitation counseling to education and engineering.

JAN is a service provided by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). ODEP was established to meet  the need for a national policy to ensure that people with disabilities are fully integrated into the 21st century workforce.  The Secretary of Labor delegated authority and assigned responsibility to the Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy. ODEP is a sub-cabinet level policy agency in the Department of Labor.

If you have a question about workplace accommodation or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Job Accommodation Network’s website to get in touch with one of their consultants.

Posted by Shelby at 10:21 am Tagged with: , , , , , , , , ,

ADA Transportation Webinars

Online Workshops No Responses »
Oct 082010

Wheelchair by Stairs

Wheelchair by Stairs

Announcing a Series of Seven Webinars

The ADA National Network and Project Action announce a series of seven webinars covering the Topic Guides on ADA Transportation. The series is being coordinated by the Great Lakes ADA Center and Southwest ADA Center (formerly DBTAC).

Funded by the Federal Transit Administration to provide technical assistance on transportation to transit agencies, riders, and advocates, the Topic Guides bring together the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Department of Transportation ADA regulations, FTA determinations, and best operational practices for ADA compliance. The Topic Guides also draw information from many other sources.

The Topic Guides on ADA Transportation were developed by the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) and TranSystems Corporation. They are available online at http://www.dredf.org/ADAtg/ and will be presented by Marilyn Golden, DREDF Policy Analyst and invited guests to be announced.

Topics:

  • October 12: Equipment Maintenance (Topic Guide 1)
  • November 9: Stop Announcements and Route Identification (Topic Guide 2)
  • December 14: Eligibility for ADA Paratransit (Topic Guide 3)
  • January 11: Telephone Hold Time in ADA Paratransit (Topic Guide 4)
  • February 8: Origin to Destination Service in ADA Paratransit (Topic Guide 5)
  • March 8: On-Time Performance in ADA Paratransit (Topic Guide 6)
  • April 12: No-Shows in ADA Paratransit (Topic Guide 7)

All webinars are free and are scheduled for 2:00-3:30pm Eastern Time (90 minutes).

For more information about the ADA, visit our post “Highlights from the Disability Rights Movement.“

Posted by Sara C at 8:29 am Tagged with: , , ,

Accessible Paths at 100 Acres

Accessibility Reviews, Events No Responses »
Jul 192010
IMA and 100 Acres

IMA and 100 Acres

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA).  According to the museum, “100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is one of the largest museum art parks in the country, and the only one to feature the ongoing commission of site-specific artworks.”

One of the most interesting pieces of information I received about the art park was about the accessible trails.  The IMA has always done a fabulous job of explaining their accommodations for people with disabilities, and with the recent extension of 100 Acres they continue to keep accessibility in the forefront.

I did take the ADA trails to test how accessible they were.  Some areas of the trails are paved while other parts are packed gravel.  Anywhere there are steps, there is a ramp equivalent.  The ADA trails are also more shaded than the non-ADA trails.

I encourage you to take some time and enjoy the 100 Acres park.  Please read our post about accessibility in Indiana museums while you plan out the rest of your summer!

Posted by Sara C at 10:42 am Tagged with: , ,
© 2012 Indiana Assistive Technology Blog Suffusion WordPress theme by Sayontan Sinha