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Centralized Accommodation Programs (CAP) in Practice
This checklist provides an overview of the essential components of a centralized accommodation program.
Partnerships to Build Your Talent Pipeline
Learn about the important role partnerships play in identifying candidates with disabilities and how to collaborate effectively with key community organizations.
Talent Case Study: Dr. Julie Meade: Writing Her Own Story
Learn about the career path of a scientific writer with multiple disabilities.
Talent Case Study: Ethan Och: Launching a Career in Aerospace Engineering
Hard work, perseverance, and an in-demand skillset lay the foundation for breaking into a competitive field.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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This webinar explores the important role accessible online content plays in federal disability recruiting and outreach efforts.
Visit Event PageIn celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), EARN welcomes JAN to discuss the essentials of disability employment.
Visit Event PageDuring 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.
Visit Event PageExplore how employers are expanding access to tech careers and preparing disabled workers for success.
Visit Event PageDiscover how state and local government programs help small businesses in hiring and retaining workers with disabilities.
Visit Event PageLearn about effective strategies people managers can use to support and empower their employees with disabilities when engaging in coaching and performance dialogues.
Visit Event PageExplore how stay-at-work/return-to-work (SAW/RTW) strategies and programs can help employers retain skilled workers, including workers with disabilities.
Visit Event PageLearn how small businesses can improve job success for employees with disabilities through low- or no-cost, high-impact accommodations.
Visit Event PageLearn how supporting veterans’ mental health and transition into civilian employment can help employers recruit and retain mission-driven workers.
Visit Event PageIn 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.
Visit Event PageLearn about strategies employers can use to attract and retain neurodivergent employees.
Visit Event PageDiscover the benefits of connecting with state and local partners to help small businesses in recruiting and hiring new employees.
Visit Event PageLearn about the complexities young workers face and the steps employers can take to support their well-being.
Visit Event PageThe 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.
Visit Event PageExplore current industry trends and practical strategies construction employers can use to build a supportive job site culture, strengthen their workforce, and improve overall retention.
Visit Event PageLearn about emerging trends and practical strategies manufacturers can use to strengthen retention, support employee development, and broaden recruitment pipelines.
Visit Event PageLearn how employers can respond to substance use disorder in a way that improves workplace safety and supports employee recovery.
Visit Event PageLearn 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.
Visit Event PageLearn about an innovative pre-apprenticeship program that is helping prepare people with disabilities for careers in advanced manufacturing.
Visit Event PageLearn about effective strategies employers can use to develop and sustain a fully accessible workplace.
Visit Event PageExplore 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).
Visit Event PageLearn more about the landscape of digital accessibility in the United States with an expert in disability rights law and policy.
Visit Event PageLearn 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.
Visit Event PageLearn how to create a mental health-friendly work environment that supports young professionals, including those with disabilities.
Visit Event PageLearn about practical strategies for implementing suicide prevention efforts in your workplace.
Visit Event PageThe Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and EARN share practical guidance on strengthening apprenticeship programs and supporting apprentice success in this webcast hosted by JAN.
Visit Event PageDiscover strategies to support apprentices with disabilities, build partnerships with Registered Apprenticeship programs, tap into recruitment resources, and more.
Visit Event PageLearn how employers can support workers with co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use disorder (SUD) while maintaining a safe, productive workplace.
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