Resource Information
A-Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
Resource Author/Owner/Service Provider
US Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Description
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provides free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment. Services include one-on-one consultation about job accommodation ideas, requesting and negotiating accommodations, and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws. Although JAN does not help individuals find employment, JAN does provide information for job seekers.
JAN provides information on: various disabilities, impairments, and conditions; accommodations and other ADA issues; and accommodation ideas by physical limitations.
Websites
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) for IndividualsTranslate Spanish, Ada Accessible
Hotlines
- (800) 526-7234, Toll Free
- (877) 781-9403, TTY
Categories
AccessibilityAssistive TechnologyBenefits Planning (losing benefits if employed)Disability DisclosureDisability RightsEmploymentEmployment SupportsFinancial SupportsIndependent LivingInformation and ReferralLegal Rights/Protective ServicesLife TransitionsMotor/Physical DisabilitiesSelf-AdvocacyStigmas/DiscriminationTransitions to AdulthoodRelated Terms
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Hotlines
In an Emergency, Call 911
Looking for help in
non-emergency situations?
Call 211 or
Call 311 in New York City
NY Connects
1-800-342-9871
Suicide Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) Toll Free
1-800-799-4889 TTY
Child Abuse & Maltreatment Hotline
1-800-342-3720, Toll Free
1-800-638-5163, TTD/TTY
1-800-342-3720, NY Relay
Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline
800-624-4143 Toll Free
Family/Youth Support and Peer Advocacy
Information and support for individuals and families with behavioral, emotional, physical and/or mental health challenges.
Financial Assistance
Help given to a person or organization in the form of money, loans, reduced taxes, etc.
Legal/Civil Rights/Protective Services
Information regarding the discrimination against people with physical/mental disabilities, as well as information on protective services.
Training and Technical Assistance
Planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of activities designed to achieve specific learning objectives and help resolve problems.
