Helping Small Businesses Effectively Hire and Support Workers with Disabilities

Event description

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration Rhode Island District Office and the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) during National Disability Awareness Month (October) for a presentation that will introduce attendees to JAN services, and resources and explain how JAN can be a partner in exploring accommodation solutions for your small business employees with disabilities. JAN helps employers recognize the valuable contributions that qualified workers with disabilities add to the workforce by providing accommodation solutions, trusted strategies, and practical guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Job accommodations play a vital role in creating inclusive workplaces, advancing the goals of the ADA, and increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. This session will include an overview of SBA resources and time for Q&A.

The SBA’s participation in or support of this event is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products, or services of any co-sponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs or co-sponsored programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 2 weeks in advance by contacting the SBA’s Katie Charron by phone at 401-528-4585 or by email at Katie.Charron@sba.gov.