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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 to federal employees at any level whose job duties involve the inclusion of people with disabilities, including recruitment, hiring, retention and advancement. 

Yes. There are regulations related to affirmative recruitment, hiring and advancement of people with disabilities for federal contractors. Learn more about those rules and regulations on EARN’s Federal Contractor Requirements page. 

Yes! Observed each October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and educates individuals and employers about the importance of a disability-inclusive workforce. 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. 

EARN’s Inclusion@Work framework is an interactive, web-based tool designed to help employers recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities as part of their overall diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) strategy. It outlines seven core components of a disability-inclusive workplace and a menu of strategies for achieving them. Developed with input from employers with exemplary track records in disability employment, the framework is an excellent starting place for any employer interested in creating a disability-inclusive workplace. 

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

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes to the workplace. EARN has developed a series of resources to help employers better understand and navigate the intersection between the pandemic and disability policies and practices.

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 disability-inclusive 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 diversity 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.

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

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.

This webinar explores ways employers can ensure safe and healthy workplaces for all workers, including those with disabilities, during the COVID-19 recovery. 

This webinar explores technological challenges that can impact job candidates and employees with disabilities and steps employers can take to evaluate and enhance their communication systems and training platforms to create workplaces where everyone has the tools needed 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.

This webinar discusses balancing guidance on COVID-19 containment from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This webinar, with introduction by U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, explores ways employers can proactively support the mental health needs of their employees to create inclusive, productive work environments.

Learn how to ensure your organization's telework policies and procedures are accessible and inclusive for all employees, including those with disabilities.

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

Learn how to make your organization more inclusive for neurodivergent employees as we discuss common myths, general awareness, and practical tips for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of neurodivergent workers.

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

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

This webinar explores how leading companies build and sustain disability-inclusive cultures.

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, including those related to COVID-19.

In this webinar, EARN and Merck share strategies to cultivate a culture of resilience and wellness throughout your organization.

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

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

Learn more about the landscape of digital accessibility in the United States with an expert in disability rights law and policy.

Learn about the partnership between the Steve Fund and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as they discuss the importance of mental health and trauma-informed practices in talent acquisition and workforce retention, with a particular focus on youth of color.

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.

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

This webinar explores the importance of self-identification as a method for measuring the impact of workplace disability inclusion efforts.

Explore ways to support the mental health of skilled trade and industrial professionals at work.

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