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The U.S. Department of Labor is building a worker-centric economy from the bottom up and the middle out by leveraging federal investments to create good jobs, while protecting workers' rights, wages, health and safety. Good jobs. Changing lives. https://www.dol.gov/laborday

Hey, history buffs! Did you know the first #LaborDay celebration took place in New York over 140 years ago? Impress everyone at the barbecue this year with your Labor Day history knowledge:

Accommodations vary for educators with cognitive, motor, mental health, and sensory impairments. Check-out the featured article in the August edition of the JAN Newsletter for an overview of ideas that may be helpful! https://AskJAN.org/newsletters/2024/JAN-Newsletter-August-2024.cfm

#LaborDay is coming! While you're getting ready to heat up the grill, remember to make time to celebrate the many ways workers have supported America's strength, prosperity and well-being.

Need assistance exploring accommodation solutions? Ask JAN! We can help. JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace #accommodations. https://AskJAN.org #AskJAN

A few straightforward practices can help employers retain talented workers with disabilities and allow them to thrive in good jobs in construction, manufacturing, and clean energy. See the new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) employer toolkit to learn more. https://www.DOL.gov/agencies/ODEP/initiatives/good_jobs/Toolkit

When employers prioritize accessibility for workers with Gender Dysphoria, workplaces become more inclusive. "Gender Dysphoria and the Americans with Disabilities Act" is a JAN resource that offers ideas for creating accessible and inclusive workplaces. https://AskJAN.org/articles/Gender-Dysphoria-and-the-ADA.cfm

When a teacher makes an accommodation request before the school year begins, should the employer start the accommodation process or wait until classroom assignments are finalized? Read the JAN Newsletter to find out! https://AskJAN.org/newsletters/2024/JAN-Newsletter-August-2024.cfm

Not sure where to begin searching for accommodation solutions? The A to Z of Disabilities and Accommodations is an AskJAN.org feature that provides valuable information on a range of health conditions and job accommodations. Search the A to Z! https://AskJAN.org/A-to-Z.cfm

Want to work from home? Learn how Ticket to Work and service providers can help you on your path to employment. Join Choose Work!’s next Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) webinar on August 28 at 3 p.m. ET.