The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has partnered with the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) to release a new tool, the Situations and Solutions Finder, which offers over 700 accommodation ideas for workers with disabilities and their employers.
This tool provides examples of workplace accommodations shared by users of JAN, a service of the DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. The database includes examples from organizations of diverse sizes and industries, spanning both the private and public sectors. Users can filter and save results based on disability, limitation, and/or occupation.
The DOL emphasizes that not all accommodations in the Situations and Solutions Finder will be effective for every individual or workplace, as accommodations should be tailored to each person’s unique needs. However, the examples can help identify common patterns to guide employers and workers in assessing potential options.
Employers are encouraged to consider not only the accommodation specifically requested by employees but also alternative solutions that may be equally effective when addressing reasonable accommodation needs.
