Announcements

April is Autism Awareness Month, with organizations across the nation conducting various activities to educate about Autism Spectrum Disorders and neurodiversity, including in the workplace context. As such, it’s also an opportune time for employers to learn about or refresh their knowledge of workplace accommodations for people on the Autism Spectrum. The U.S. Department of…read more

Organizations around the world encounter many similar accessible technology challenges, regardless of their industry sector, business model or corporate culture. To better understand these challenges and identify what resources and tools could support them in improving the accessibility of their technology infrastructure, the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) is currently conducting an online survey,…read more

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs recently announced the annual update to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark. The new benchmark, effective March 31, 2018, is now 6.4 percent. VEVRAA is a law that requires employers with federal contracts or subcontracts over a certain amount to…read more

The Campaign for Disability Employment – of which EARN is pleased to be a member – recently launched a social media photo-sharing campaign. To participate, people with disabilities and employers are invited to share photos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram that illustrate the campaign’s core message that “At work, it’s what people CAN do that…read more

A new article on the EARN website highlights how participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) led to a disabled veteran landing his dream job with the Walt Disney Company—and the company landing a committed, valued employee. Because he was accepted into the WRP, Paul Trevino was invited to also participate in the U.S. Business…read more