Phases of Employment

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Recruit

Build a pipeline of talent that includes people with disabilities.

Hire

Identify people who have the skills and attributes for the job.

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Retain

Keep talented employees with disabilities, including those who acquire them on the job.

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Advance

Ensure that employees with disabilities have equal opportunities for advancement.

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News & Events

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Upcoming Events

Celebrating Value and Talent: Supporting Employees through Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work Programs

October 22, 2025, 2-3 p.m. ET

Webinar Explore how stay-at-work/return-to-work strategies and programs can help employers retain skilled workers, including workers with disabilities.

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News and Events

Stay up-to-date on disability employment issues with news and information from EARN.

EARN makes it easy to stay up-to-date on disability employment news and information. Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter and periodic alerts to learn about upcoming events, the latest research, and promising practices in disability employment. Also, don’t forget to follow EARN on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. Below you’ll find recent additions and updates to AskEARN and our latest newsletters.

Newsletters

August 2025

Available now! 2025 NDEAM poster and a brand-new Veterans Accommodations Toolkit

July 2025

Honoring 35 Years of the ADA and Announcing the 2025 NDEAM Theme!

June 2025

Sample Accessibility and Accommodation Policies for Small Businesses

May 2025

Small Business Resources, Mental Health at Work, Apprenticeship, and More

April 2025

Welcoming the New Secretary of Labor, Learning about Substance Use Disorder, Neurodiversity, and More

Upcoming Webinars

Celebrating Value and Talent: Supporting Employees through Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work Programs

October 22, 2:00 PM - 3:00 p.m. ET

Explore how stay-at-work/return-to-work strategies and programs can help employers retain skilled workers, including workers with disabilities.

Recent Webinars

Prioritizing Mental Health: Supporting Young Professionals with Disabilities

Learn how to create a mental health-friendly work environment that supports young professionals, including those with disabilities.

Apprenticeships and Workers with Disabilities

Discover strategies to support apprentices with disabilities, build partnerships with Registered Apprenticeship programs, tap into recruitment resources, and more.

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