Accommodation Solutions for Skilled Trades and Essential Occupations

Date and Time: Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Central Time.

Description: Workplaces across America depend on skilled trades and essential occupations to keep operations running, projects moving forward, and communities served. Supporting qualified workers with disabilities through effective workplace accommodations can help employers retain valuable talent, support productivity, and strengthen workforce participation across critical industries.

Join the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) on July 16, 2026, for a free webcast on “Accommodation Solutions for Skilled Trades and Essential Occupations.”

This practical session will explore workplace accommodation strategies for occupations in construction, manufacturing, public safety, and distribution center environments. Attendees will gain actionable guidance on implementing accommodations in operational job settings and learn how JAN resources can support effective workplace decisions.

After attending this webcast, participants will be able to:

Identify practical workplace accommodation solutions for workers with disabilities in skilled trades and essential occupations.
Apply accommodation strategies that support productivity, safety, and workforce retention.
Describe key steps in the workplace accommodation process.
Utilize JAN resources and tools to support effective accommodation decision-making.

As we reflect on decades of progress since the Americans with Disabilities Act and look beyond America’s 250th anniversary, this webcast highlights practical workplace solutions that help strengthen the industries and occupations that power our nation.

Who Should Attend: Employers, HR professionals, supervisors, managers, safety professionals, workforce development practitioners, and others interested in effective workplace accommodation strategies.

To contact JAN, visit our website at AskJAN.org, call us at 1-800-526-7234, or email JAN@AskJAN.org.