About EARN
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) offers information and resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities; build inclusive workplace cultures; and meet diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) goals.

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Getting Started
Start here to learn how to recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities; why workplace inclusion of people with disabilities matters; and how EARN’s resources can help.

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Recruit
Build a pipeline of talent that includes people with disabilities.
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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.
Phases of Employment
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Federal Government Employment
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Resource Library
A listing of EARN resources by topic.
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Additional Resources
Dinah Cohen Learning Center
EARN’s Learning Center offers a wide range of training resources, including self-paced online courses.

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Additional EARN Resources
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Other ODEP Funded Centers
Other Tools
News & Events
EARN makes it easy to stay up-to-date on disability employment news and information. Start by subscribing to our monthly newsletter and eblasts, which will connect you to upcoming events, developing news and promising practices in the world of disability diversity and inclusion. And don’t forget to follow EARN on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Navigating Mental Health in Skilled Trade and Industrial Occupations
May 17, 2023 — 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Webinar Explore ways to support the mental health of skilled trade and industrial professionals at work. -
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A list of all webinars.
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Retain
Disability inclusion is about more than hiring; it also means taking steps to retain the talents of valued employees with disabilities
In addition to taking steps to recruit and hire people with disabilities, organizations should review their policies and processes to ensure they retain employees with disabilities. Numerous strategies can assist in doing so. The topics below provide information to help you ensure valued employees with disabilities, including those who may acquire a disability due to injury, illness or aging, succeed.

Inclusive Retention: Applicable Laws and Regulations
Learn about federal laws and regulations that impact employee retention

Creating Inclusive Workplaces
Explore strategies for fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture

Measuring Progress
Track and review data to ensure your workplace is retaining employees with disabilities

Accommodations and Retention
Learn about the role accommodations play in retaining employees with disabilities
Retention in Action: Case Studies
Read about companies’ efforts to ensure they retain employees with disabilities
Related Resources
- Hire (& Keep) the Best: Talent Acquisition and Retention Processes
- Ensure Productivity: Reasonable Accommodations
- Webinar: Retaining Valued Employees with Disabilities: The Importance of Performance Coaching and Management
- Webinar Learning Guide: Retaining Valued Employees with Disabilities: The Importance of Performance Coaching and Management
- Performance Management
- Fostering Disability-Inclusive Workplaces Through ERGs
- Workplace Mentoring Playbook
- Mentoring as a Disability Inclusion Strategy
- Planning an Accessible Meeting or Event Checklist
- Planning an Accessible Training Checklist