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Provides information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment.

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abledata.com

Provides suggestions for accommodations relevant to individuals with PTSD, as well as links to other veteran-specific information and resources available from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN).

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www.jan.wvu.edu

Links to Job Accommodation Network (JAN) publications about the employment of people with disabilities, including publications about the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws; job accommodations for specific disabilities, occupations, and industries; and relevant disability-related topics.

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www.jan.wvu.edu

Provides index of accommodation ideas by disability available from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN).

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www.jan.wvu.edu

Provides information about workplace accommodations, including a sample of the types of workplace supports and/or adjustments an employer might consider for an employee with a psychiatric disability.

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www.dol.gov

Links to state organizations that loan assistive products for temporary use or evaluation.

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www.abledata.com

Supports wounded Service Members, working closely with medical providers, therapists, case managers, and military liaisons at military treatment facilities to increase awareness and availability of assistive technology. Request an accommodation or browse assistive technology and accommodation solutions.

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www.tricare.mil

Guide that explains the basics of job accommodations and how to negotiate for the workplace accommodations an employee with a disability might need in order to do his or her job.

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www.jan.wvu.edu

Possible solutions from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to reduce or eliminate the ergonomic risk associated with jobs or work tasks in the workplace.

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www.osha.gov

Fact sheet that describes what assistive technology is and if it can be of help to you. Includes resources to help pay for assistive technology and find products and services.

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www.usc.edu

Provides information from the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program on assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment for people with all types of disabilities.

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www.tricare.mil

Summarizes funding search tips and describes some of the most frequent types of organizations and groups that provide funding for job accommodations.

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www.jan.wvu.edu

Computer tools for those with severe physical disabilities that allow for increased self-reliance and a vastly enhanced computing experience.

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givetech.org

Free service that facilitates the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing guidance on job accommodations, self-employment and small business opportunities and related subjects.

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www.jan.wvu.edu

Fact sheet includes sample situations and low-cost solutions for accommodating the needs of employees with disabilities.

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www.dol.gov

Basic information on job accommodations from the National Center on Workforce and Disability.

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www.onestops.info

Fact sheet provides information on using Personal Assistant Services (PAS) in the workplace as a reasonable job accommodation.

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www.worksupport.com

Information on reasonable accommodation and links to guidance, resources and best practices.

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www.opm.gov

Provides an example of what could be included in an accommodation request letter.

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www.jan.wvu.edu

Lets users explore various accommodation options for people with disabilities in work and educational settings.

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www.jan.wvu.edu

Awards Segways to severely injured Veterans to assist them in returning to college, participating more fully in activities with family members, excelling in their physical therapy and living a full and high-quality life. Online and mail-in application forms available.

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www.segs4vets.com

This guide answers some of the key questions facing small businesses in connection with reasonable accommodations. It explains the obligations of both employers and individuals with disabilities, and reviews the limits on how far employers must go in providing reasonable accommodations.

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www.eeoc.gov

Provide information on many different types of assistive technology, and how to make documents, programs and services accessible for people with a variety of disabilities.

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www.dm.usda.gov

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webanywhere.cs.washington.edu

This fact sheet explains the ways an employer may use existing telework programs or allow an individual to work at home as a reasonable accommodation.

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www.eeoc.gov

This publication discusses personal assistance services (WPAS) in the workplace. It provides frequently asked questions regarding WPAS including its use as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); examples of WPAS to accommodate job applicants and current employees with limitations due to sensory, cognitive, physical or mental health impairments; a list of WPAS resources; and a glossary of WPAS-related terminology.

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