What this organization does
JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations. It provides technical assistance about accommodation options and the Americans with Disabilities Act to workers, job seekers, employers, and service providers.
What you can find there
- Individualized accommodation guidance by phone, chat, or online inquiry.
- An A-to-Z library of disabilities, limitations, and accommodation ideas.
- Resources for employers, workers, applicants, veterans, and service providers.
- Neurodiversity-specific accommodation suggestions for recruitment, hiring, and work.
This may be useful when
- You are trying to turn a functional barrier into a concrete workplace request.
- You need ideas before talking with a manager, HR, or an accommodations team.
- You are an employer or coach looking for practical accommodation options.
What to know before using it
JAN provides technical assistance and education. It does not act as your lawyer, decide whether an accommodation is legally required, or guarantee an employer will approve a request.