The Job Accommodation Network is a service provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). JAN is one of several ODEP projects. JAN's mission is to facilitate the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing employers, employment providers, people with disabilities, their family members and other interested parties with information on job accommodations, entrepreneurship, and related subjects. JAN's efforts are in support of the employment, including self-employment and small business ownership, of people with disabilities. JAN represents the most comprehensive resource for job accommodations available. JAN's work has greatly enhanced the job opportunities of people with disabilities by providing information on job accommodations since 1983. In 1991 JAN expanded to provide information on the Americans with Disabilities Act. JAN consultants have obtained at least one Master's degree in their specialized fields, ranging from rehabilitation counseling to education and engineering. The development of the JAN system has been achieved through the collaborative efforts of the U.S. DOL Office of Disability Employment Policy, the International Center for Disability Information at West Virginia University, and private industry throughout North America.

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JAN's work helps:

Employers

Hire, retain, and promote qualified employees with disabilities;
Provide information on accommodation options and practical solutions;
Become educated about their responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act;
Reduce workers' compensation and other insurance costs; and
Address issues pertaining to accessibility.

People with Disabilities
Become educated about their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act;
Acquire accommodation options; and
Learn about other government and placement agencies.

Rehabilitation Professionals

Facilitate placement of clients through accommodation assistance;
Brainstorm accommodation options; and
Find local resources for workplace assessment and discover resources for device fabrication and modification.

People Affected by Disability

Discover local, regional, and national organizations, resources, and support groups; and
Obtain helpful accommodation and legislative information.