Job Accommodation Network

Workplaces function better when employees can perform essential tasks comfortably and safely. For people with amputations or limb differences, accommodations can make routine duties more manageable and productive. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provides expert, confidential technical assistance on a wide range of options tailored to individual needs. Examples of possible accommodations include: - Redistributing or modifying heavy lifting duties - Adjustable workstations and ergonomic equipment - Sit/stand workstations and scheduled rest breaks - Reassigning duties or modifying tasks as needed - Work‑from‑home arrangements when appropriate. Ask JAN for personalized support and explore practical ideas at https://AskJAN.org/disabilities/Amputation.cfm.

Recognize National Apprenticeship Week and join JAN and EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability on Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET for the upcoming webinar: "Supporting Apprentice Success: Unlocking the Power of American Workers with Disabilities through Apprenticeship." Learn how apprenticeships can help employers build a skilled workforce while expanding opportunities for youth and workers with disabilities, including strategies for finding talent, applying accommodation strategies across the apprentice journey, and understanding the benefits of apprenticeships for Americans with disabilities and employers across high-growth industries. Reserve your spot now! https://AskJAN.org/events/register/Webcast-Series.cfm

Neurodiversity describes natural differences in how people think, learn, and interact. In the workplace, these differences may show up in the way people communicate, focus, or organize information. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) can assist employers and workers by offering accommodation strategies that support productivity and performance, such as flexible schedules, written instructions, or quiet workspaces. Read JAN's A to Z: Neurodiversity for other solutions: https://AskJAN.org/disabilities/Neurodiversity.cfm

Each year, more than 200,000 service members transition from the military to civilian employment, bringing with them critical skills and strengths America's employers seek. Understanding the veteran transition experience can help businesses recruit and retain veterans and create positive work environments where they feel supported to succeed. Join EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability on April 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET, for "Leading Veterans: Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Health at Work," a free webinar exploring best practices for supporting veterans’ well-being and overall performance in the civilian workplace. Gain actionable guidance from expert speakers on workplace mental health and veterans' employment transition. Register now: https://askearn.org/event/veterans-mental-health-at-work

Looking for ways employers have accommodated employees with disabilities? Use the Job Accommodation Network's Situations and Solutions Finder, an AskJAN.org feature for exploring workplace accommodation scenarios! https://AskJAN.org/sitsol/index.cfm

Employers invest in apprenticeships to build skilled worker pipelines. Providing the right accommodations helps ensure all apprentices succeed. Join us on April 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a free webcast: "Supporting Apprentice Success: Unlocking the Power of American Workers with Disabilities through Apprenticeship." Experts from the Job Accommodation Network and EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability will share practical insights on strengthening apprenticeship programs and supporting apprentices with disabilities across the apprenticeship journey, from pre-apprenticeship to on-the-job training. Supporting apprentice success helps employers build reliable talent pipelines while ensuring workers have the tools they need to succeed. Register today! https://AskJAN.org/events/register/Webcast-Series.cfm

Each year, more than 200,000 service members transition from the military to civilian employment, bringing with them critical skills and strengths America's employers seek. Understanding the veteran transition experience can help businesses recruit and retain veterans and create positive work environments where they feel supported to succeed. Join EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability on April 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET, for "Leading Veterans: Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Health at Work," a free webinar exploring best practices for supporting veterans’ well-being and overall performance in the civilian workplace. Gain actionable guidance from expert speakers on workplace mental health and veterans' employment transition. Register now: https://askearn.org/event/veterans-mental-health-at-work

Looking for accommodation process support? Just remember, Ask JAN! Whether you're managing a first request for accommodation or a well-established process, JAN is here to help. Check out JAN's services and tools: https://AskJAN.org/toolkit/Accommodation-Process-Support.cfm

Supporting mental health at work starts with understanding accommodations. The U.S. Department of Labor's Job Accommodation Network (JAN) can help workers and employers explore accommodation solutions and navigate the accommodation process with confidence. JAN is your go-to resource for free, confidential, and personalized guidance to accommodations that support mental-health friendly workplaces. Watch the video to learn more:

Employers invest in apprenticeships to build skilled worker pipelines. Providing the right accommodations helps ensure all apprentices succeed. Join us on April 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a free webcast: "Supporting Apprentice Success: Unlocking the Power of American Workers with Disabilities through Apprenticeship." Experts from the Job Accommodation Network and EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability will share practical insights on strengthening apprenticeship programs and supporting apprentices with disabilities across the apprenticeship journey, from pre-apprenticeship to on-the-job training. Supporting apprentice success helps employers build reliable talent pipelines while ensuring workers have the tools they need to succeed. Register today! https://AskJAN.org/events/register/Webcast-Series.cfm