Additional Resources
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
JAN is a free, confidential service from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy that provides individualized accommodation solutions and technical assistance on the ADA. Among the areas that JAN can address are:
Accommodation options and low-cost solutions
Hiring, retaining and promoting qualified employees with disabilities
Employer responsibilities under the ADA
Addressing accessibility issues, including accessible technology
1-800-526-7234 (V/TTY)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC enforces the ADA's employment provisions. The section of its Web site titled "Disability Discrimination" provides access to numerous publications, including several specifically designed to answer employer questions and concerns.
1-800-669-4000 (V); 1-800-669-6820 (TTY)
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ADA Home Page
The ADA Home Page includes many excellent resources for employers. The "ADA Business Connection" section of the site includes business briefs and tax incentive information.
800-514-0301 (V); 800-514-0383 (TTY)
Americans with Disabilities Act National Network
The Americans with Disabilities Act National Network, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, consists of 10 regional centers and an ADA Knowledge Translation Center which provide ADA information, training and technical assistance across the nation.
1-800-949-4232 (V/TTY)