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FEED, or the Federal Exchange on Employment and Disability, is an interagency working group focused on sharing best practices to make the Federal Government a model employer of people with disabilities—and yes, you can join! Membership is open only to federal employees at any level whose job duties involve supporting the employment of people with disabilities, including recruitment, hiring, retention and advancement. 

Yes! Observed each October, NDEAM celebrates the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. There is a different theme each year. Employers of all sizes and in all industries are encouraged to take part. Learn about ways employers can participate in NDEAM.

Not all people with disabilities require an accommodation at work. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified candidates or employees with disabilities on as needed basis. Accommodations are negotiated between employer and employee, as part of an interactive dialogue. Establishing a centralized accommodation program can streamline this process, and create a more supportive workplace. 

When a person tells their employer they have a disability and it is tied to them as an individual, that is disability disclosure. People disclose disabilities for a variety of reasons, including to get a reasonable accommodation, to be open about who they are or as part of an employee resource group. Self-identification is a confidential and voluntary process in which you tell your organization, on a pre-approved form, that you identify as a person with a disability. This data is not tied back to any individual employee, but rather is used to gather workforce data for the employer. 

EARN’s services are primarily for employers. As EARN is not a resource for job seekers with disabilities, we do not post jobs, but do have a webpage with information about resources for job seekers as well as a webpage for employers looking to find candidates with disabilities.

The WRP is a database comprised of college students and recent graduates with disabilities supported by the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Labor to increase recruitment and advancement of candidates with disabilities. Currently, federal agencies have direct access to the database with a login and password. 

Disability etiquette and awareness training for employees can help create more supportive workplaces. You will find information and links to resources on EARN’s Working Together page. 

During this webinar, young adults who came of age after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (called the “ADA Generation”) participated in a panel discussion about their experiences in the workplace and offered ideas for best practices employers can use to attract young people with disabilities.

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

Explore how employers are expanding access to tech careers and preparing disabled workers for success.

Learn about effective strategies people managers can use to support and empower their employees with disabilities when engaging in coaching and performance dialogues.

Learn how small businesses can improve job success for employees with disabilities through low- or no-cost, high-impact accommodations.

In celebration of the 35^th  Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), EARN welcomes JAN to discuss the essentials of disability employment.

Learn about strategies employers can use to attract and retain neurodivergent employees.

Learn about effective strategies employers can use to develop and sustain a fully accessible workplace. 

Learn from innovative leaders as they share strategies in developing successful, high-impact partnerships that support employers in hiring and retaining skilled workers with and without disabilities.

Learn about the complexities young workers face and the steps employers can take to support their well-being.

Discover how state and local government programs help small businesses in hiring and retaining workers with disabilities.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) hosted this virtual outreach event, highlighting the services and resources provided by JAN and EARN to empower workers with disabilities, employers, and policymakers.

Learn how supporting veterans’ mental health and transition into civilian employment can help employers recruit and retain mission-driven workers.

Explore current industry trends and practical strategies construction employers can use to build a supportive job site culture, strengthen their workforce, and improve overall retention.

Learn how employers can respond to substance use disorder in a way that improves workplace safety and supports employee recovery.

Learn about emerging trends and practical strategies manufacturers can use to strengthen retention, support employee development, and broaden recruitment pipelines.

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and EARN will discuss practical strategies for navigating workplace accommodations in this webcast hosted by JAN.

Learn about the role of the business and disability communities in securing enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and core principles of equal opportunity/nondiscrimination articulated in the legislation. The webinar also explores emerging ADA implementation issues.

This webinar explores the important role accessible online content plays in federal disability recruiting and outreach efforts.

Discover the benefits of connecting with state and local partners to help small businesses in recruiting and hiring new employees.

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

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

Learn about practical strategies for implementing suicide prevention efforts in your workplace.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and EARN share practical guidance on strengthening apprenticeship programs and supporting apprentice success in this webcast hosted by JAN.

Learn how employers can support workers with co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use disorder (SUD) while maintaining a safe, productive workplace.

Learn about an innovative pre-apprenticeship program that is helping prepare people with disabilities for careers in advanced manufacturing.

Explore the vital role accommodations play in creating accessible workplaces and advancing the goals of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).