These public and private organizations provide assistance to employers and workers. Supporting the ADA initiative to promote employment for people with disabilities. Covering a wide range of topics including: Labor law, Job accommodations, Technology, Training, Consultations, and other assistance.
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https://www.dol.gov/odep/
The US Department of Labor created the Office of Disability Employment Policy in 2001. ODEP’s mission is to support the Americans with Disabilities Act Title I. We develop and influence policies and practices that increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. We also provide information to increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Disability.gov, the previous DOL website has been closed. This new website has links to a number of resources under the Topics tab. The Disability Resource Page is not clearly marked, but it has lots of additional links divided by topics on one page.
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https://www.eeoc.gov/
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee. Coverage includes a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered.
The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.
https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/disability.cfm
This page provides information on Disability Discrimination issues including:
- Work Situations
- Harassment
- Reasonable Accommodations Requirements
- Medical Exams
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http://www.askearn.org/
EARN is a free resource that helps employers tap the benefits of disability diversity. We educate public and private-sector organizations on building inclusive workplace cultures, becoming a leader in diverse employment and the advancement of people with disabilities.
EARN offers employers one-on-one online consultations with disability employment experts. We’ll answer your questions about your how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to a specific situation. Also connecting you with local resources to help you find and support job candidates with disabilities.
EARN is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy under an agreement with
The Viscardi Center.
This is a no-cost service. All inquiries are confidential; no contact information is shared with any outside entity.
EARN also has a resource page for disabled job seekers.
www.askearn.org/resources/job-seeker-resources/
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https://askjan.org/
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a services provided by the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) through ODEP,
West Virginia University, and private industry throughout North America
JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee. JAN has two main goals:
- To help people with disabilities improve their employability,
- To show employers how to capitalize on the value and talent of people with disabilities.
Free one-on-one guidance from JAN’s trusted consultants provides specific answers on workplace accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation. We also help with self-employment and entrepreneur options for people with disabilities.
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http://www.leadcenter.org/
The LEAD Center – known formally as the National Center on Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities (LEAD) – brings together a range of organizations, thought leaders and best-practice innovators. All looking to expand policy, employment, leadership and economic advancement opportunities and outcomes for all people with disabilities. Our mission is to help make changes that improves competitive, integrated employment and economic self-sufficiency outcomes for individuals with all types of disability.
The LEAD Center’s work focuses on promoting innovation in policy, employment, and economic advancement to increase opportunities for all people with disabilities. The LEAD Center provides policy research and recommendations, training and technical assistance. Often supporting demonstration projects designed to break down problems in existing systems, processes and practices, We seek to promote greater understanding, adoption and integration of next-generation employment practices in both the public and private sector.
Led by
National Disability Institute with funding from the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.
Learn more about us and how we work to promote creative employment outcomes and greater financial security for Americans with disabilities. Explore our website and
download a two-page overview of the LEAD Center.
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http://www.peatworks.org/
The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) is a joint initiative on accessible technology in the workplace. PEAT is guided by both policy and technology leaders. The objective is to support the Americans with Disabilities Act by promoting accessible technology for employers and others. Demonstrating the benefits and how to go about building and buying accessible technology.
PEAT is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and managed by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA).
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https://disability.workforcegps.org/
The Disability and Employment Community of Practice is an online learning destination. A DOL supported program for public staffing system and partners, job seekers, community-based organizations, grantees, and human resources professionals who provide services to people with disabilities in the business sector.
This is a “one-stop-shop” venue to find or share high-quality information on challenges to employment of people with disabilities. Learn how to better provide integrated, seamless, accessible services and programs to people with disabilities.
By participating in the Disability and Employment Community of Practice, you will be able to:
- Explore best practices that have been working for others and which may work in your own region;
- Look up specific information, training, or toolkits to help you do your job better;
- Ask your specific workforce questions to get answers from your peers and experts;
- Access the latest live training and upcoming events in your area of workforce expertise;
- Share your own content or knowledge expertise with your peers, to build your “brand” both within your own region and across the USA.
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https://www.employer.gov/
Employer.gov was created by the
U.S. Department of Labor to provide information about the responsibilities of job creators toward their workers and answer common questions. This site is not intended to be comprehensive. This compliance assistance tool covers various topics and labor laws enforced by Federal agencies:
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https://www.worker.gov/
Worker.gov was created by the
U.S. Department of Labor to provide information about worker’s rights and common workplace concerns. This site is not intended to be comprehensive. This compliance assistance tool covers various topics and labor laws enforced by several Federal agencies
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