ABCs of Disability Planning

Introduction to the Job Accommodation Network

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The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for more than 35 years, JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities. JAN provides individualized consultation to assist:

  • Employers and their representatives seeking guidance on practical ways to engage in the interactive process, provide job accommodation solutions, and comply with Title I of the ADA;
  • Individuals with medical conditions and disabilities seeking information about job accommodation solutions, employment rights under the ADA, self-employment and entrepreneurship opportunities; and
  • Family members and rehabilitation, medical, educational, and other professionals in their effort to support successful employment outcomes for individuals with medical conditions and disabilities.

    • Tracie DeFreitas is the Director of Training, Services, and Outreach for the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), the leading national source of expert guidance on workplace accommodation and disability employment issues. Tracie has more than twenty-five years of experience in the disability employment field. She has served the JAN organization in various roles since joining the team in 1994, including as Principal Consultant, Lead ADA Consultant, Project Manager for the Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE), and Senior Sensory and Immunology Specialist and Team Lead. As Director of Training, Services, and Outreach, Tracie is responsible for directing the planning, design, and implementation of internal and external JAN training programs and outreach strategies. She also collaboratively manages the day-to-day operation of the JAN service to ensure that customer needs and organizational goals are met.

    Learn More:

    Website: https://askjan.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janinformation

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JobAccommodationNetwork/

    Twitter: @JANatJAN


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