Job Accommodation Network

Our economy flourishes when all Americans work, including those with disabilities. With labor force participation for working-age disabled Americans reaching historic highs, it’s clear that talent is finding its place. Let’s celebrate the employees, coworkers, and leaders who make our workplaces thrive. That's the spirit behind the Department of Labor’s "Celebrating Value & Talent" public service announcement, which recognizes the skills, drive, and contributions of millions of disabled workers who strengthen America’s workplaces and economy every day. Click and share: https://WhatCanYouDoCampaign.gov/psa-campaigns/celebrating-value-and-talent-psa#

A thoughtful accommodation process can help employers handle requests smoothly and consistently. The Job Accommodation Network offers a "Sample Accommodation Process" that includes step-by-step guidance and collaborative problem-solving. https://AskJAN.org/Toolkit/Sample-Accommodation-Process.cfm

Get your workplace ready for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This October, we celebrate the skills, drive, and contributions of the millions of disabled American workers who strengthen the economy every single day. Let's honor the employees, coworkers, and community members who make our workplaces thrive, and commit to expanding professional opportunities for all. Share the official 2026 #NDEAM theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent," and visit the Department of Labor's site for ideas on how to recognize #NDEAM:

How do you handle the presence of a service animal with the rest of your workforce? The Job Accommodation Network offers helpful tips on service animal etiquette and workplace interactions. Check out the JAN resource: "A Guide for Coworker Interaction with Service Animals in the Workplace." https://AskJAN.org/publications/consultants-corner/Service-Animal-Etiquette.cfm

When an employee requests to bring a service animal to work, it helps to follow the usual accommodation process and base decisions on clear information. The Job Accommodation Network has a guide for that: https://AskJAN.org/articles/What-to-do-When-an-Employee-Requests-an-Accommodation-to-Bring-their-Service-Animal-to-Work.cfm

Workplace accommodations can support recovery and job success for workers with substance use disorder. Common accommodation strategies include: Allowing flexible scheduling for treatment Reducing stress and relapse triggers Minimizing distractions for better focus Adjusting physical demands to reduce fatigue Employers can learn effective, case-by-case approaches to accommodation in "Supporting Employees with Substance Use Disorder: A Guide for Employers." https://AskJAN.org/publications/upload/SUD_Guide_for_Employers.pdf

Looking for ways employers have accommodated workers with disabilities? Use the Job Accommodation Network's Situations and Solutions Finder, an AskJAN.org feature for exploring workplace accommodation scenarios! https://AskJAN.org/sitsol/index.cfm

Looking for accommodation process support? Just remember, Ask JAN! Whether you're managing a first request for accommodation or a well-established process, JAN is here to help. Check out JAN's services and tools: https://AskJAN.org/toolkit/Accommodation-Process-Support.cfm

Join the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability on Sept. 23, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, for "Substance Use Disorder at Work: Building Recovery-Friendly and Safety-Ready Workplaces," a free webinar in recognition of National Recovery Month.

Help create a more supportive workplace. Join OSHA's Boston Regional Office and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. ET for "Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention in the Workplace" and gain valuable resources to support mental health at work. Learn more and register: https://www.osha.gov/passport-2-training