using the job accommodation network lou orslene, mpia, msw, cpdm jan co-director
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Using the Job Accommodation Network Lou Orslene, MPIA, MSW, CPDM JAN Co-Director. Presentation Overview. 1. Learn to use the Job Accommodation Network. 2. Find accommodation information on the web. 3. Learn from past cases at JAN. JAN Overview. Established for 25+ Years - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
JAN is a service of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.
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Using the Job Accommodation Network
Lou Orslene, MPIA, MSW, CPDM
JAN Co-Director
Presentation Overview
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2. Find accommodation information on the web2. Find accommodation information on the web
3. Learn from past cases at JAN3. Learn from past cases at JAN
1. Learn to use the Job Accommodation Network1. Learn to use the Job Accommodation Network
Established for 25+ Years Funded by the Office of Disability Employment
Policy (ODEP) Based in Morgantown, WV Serves a national audience Provides electronic and telephone
consultation, expert training, and comprehensive accommodation and compliance information
JAN Overview
How to access JAN? 800-526-7234 Voice or 877-781-9403 TTY Email Chat Website Searchable On-line Accommodation Resource
(SOAR)
JAN Overview
Employers
Individuals and personal representatives (lawyers, friends, family members)
Rehabilitation and medical professionals
Those seeking self-employment
Others
JAN Overview
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JAN Overview
Accommodation and ADA Information Technical Assistance Documents Process and Guidance Benefit/Cost Research Policy Development
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JAN Overview: What JAN can do
Provide legal advice Recommend one product over another Make employment decisions Guarantee employee success Guarantee job security
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JAN Overview: What JAN can not do
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•Customized Corporate or Organizational Training•Free Monthly Webcasts•Free Archived Webcasts•Workshops at National, Regional, and Local Conferences
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JAN Training
So…
What can JAN do for you?
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Identify accommodations for individuals with: Mobility impairments Sensory impairments Cognitive or neurological impairments
Accommodations for: Classroom On-the-job training In the workforce
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What JAN can do for YOU?
Advise which career choice is best according to impairment
Determine eligibility for the programs Approve placement choices Guarantee success Approve or deny accom-
modations
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What JAN cannot do for YOU.
When you’re ready to call…
Before you call, gather this information:
Individual’s vocational choices Medical, psychological, and social evaluations, if
available Educational (or other) criteria for chosen vocation Any information about prior work history
Placing Your Call to JAN
During the call, be prepared to discuss:
Individual’s occupational choices
Individual’s limitations
Previously-attempted accommodations
Alternative accommodation solutions
Placing Your Call to JAN
After the call, you can expect: Follow-up through these methods:
Email Postal mail Phone Chat
Direction to JAN’s website Referral to organization or product
vendor
Placing Your Call to JAN
Let’s review some cases!
Individual with LD Vocational choice: Health Care Limitations:
Deficit in reading skills Deficit in writing skills
How did we accommodate her?
Case Study #1
“Talking” medical products Electronic Medical Speller Talking thermometer Talking pill bottle CPR for PDA
Case Study #1
Individual with severe ADHD Vocational choice: Automotive Repair Limitations:
Inattention Highly distractible
How did we accommodate him?
Case Study #2
Mechanic’s stool with organization shelf Instructor “loads” stool with regularly
used tools Increases productivity Decreases time individual
might waste looking for tools
Case Study #2
Individual with TBI and Epilepsy Vocational choice: Food Prep / Culinary Limitations:
Poor visual acuity Impaired memory Seizure activity
How did we accommodate him?
Case Study #3
Adaptive kitchen products Safety knife Talking food scales Auto-dial spice dispenser One-handed jar opener
Case Study #3
Individual with CP and Intellectual Disability
Vocational choice: GED completion Limitations:
Fine motor Gross motor
How did we accommodate her?
Case Study #4
Test Accommodations Take test using computer and special software Use alternative input
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Case Study #4
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Contact (800)526-7234 (V) & (877)781-9403 (TTY) AskJAN.org & [email protected]