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.
Who We Are

EARN Partners

EARN Staff

FAQs
User Information

User Agreement

Accessibility Statement

Privacy
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.
Phases of Employment

Recruit

Build a pipeline of talent that includes people with disabilities.

Hire

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

Retain

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

Advance

Ensure that employees with disabilities have equal opportunities for advancement.
Additional Resources

Federal Government Employment

Executive Order (EO) 14035 Info Center

Resource Library

A listing of EARN resources by topic.

Publications

A listing of EARN publications available in PDF format.
Not an Employer?
Job Seeker Resources
Service Provider Resources
Dinah Cohen Learning Center

EARN’s Learning Center offers a wide range of training resources, including self-paced online courses.
Resources

Self-Paced Trainings on Disability Inclusion

Webinars
Other Tools

Additional EARN Resources

Other ODEP Funded Centers
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.
EARN News

What's New on AskEARN

Newsletters
Upcoming Events

Small Business Series: Local and State Disability Inclusion Incentives and Resources for Small Businesses

May 1, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM ET
Webinar Discover how state and local government programs help small businesses in hiring and retaining workers with disabilities.

Supporting the Mental Well-being of Gen Z Workers

May 15, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Webinar Learn about the complexities young workers face and the steps employers can take to support their well-being.

See All Webinars

A list of all upcoming events and archived webinars.
Contact Us

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Affirmative Action Plan - 2022

Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

An affirmative action plan (AAP) is a management tool designed to ensure equal employment opportunity, including for people with disabilities.

Previous Plans

2019 (PDF)
2020 (PDF)
2021 (PDF)

Not an Employer?

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Affirmative Action Plan - 2022

Previous Plans