Workplace Accommodation and Accessibility Policy: A Disability Employment Toolkit
Explore valuable policy assessment information, actionable steps, sample policies, and resources on accommodations and accessibility in this toolkit developed by EARN and the Job Accommodation Network (JAN).
Employers who want to hire and retain the best talent know the value of creating a workplace that welcomes people with disabilities. Establishing a disability-inclusive workplace requires employers to understand disability-related laws, implement effective accommodation policies and procedures, prioritize accessibility, and provide quality jobs for all employees. This toolkit offers policy assessment information, actionable steps, sample policies, and resources to help leaders at all levels make disability inclusion an integral part of their organization’s strategic mission.
This toolkit is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) under cooperative agreement No. 23475OD000002-01-00 with Cornell University and No. OD-38028-22-75-4-54 with West Virginia University. The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) is a resource for employers seeking to recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified employees with disabilities. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. The opinions expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.