JAN Webcast Series - April 2024 - Accommodating Employees w/Diverse Cognitive and Neurological Needs

Accommodating cognitive and neurological disabilities, such as mental health conditions, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, brain injury and seizure disorders, in the workplace may pose unique considerations that do not exist with other disabilities, as the need for accommodations may not always be apparent. Potential complexities may arise in understanding employee limitations, identifying the root causes, and determining effective accommodations. Employers may encounter scenarios involving medical documentation, applying performance and conduct standards, ensuring safety, preserving confidentiality, and more. Join us for a session that explores complex accommodation scenarios in the workplace and discover effective solutions to help maintain productive employees with diverse needs.
Presenters:
Melanie Whetzel, Principal Consultant, Team Lead

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[@dianamatthews5965]

Thanks for providing expert guidance to those of us who are trying to do our jobs in spite of cognitive or neurological disabilities. Your website has been helpful to me, and so was this presentation.

[@Lee-eh9ce]

This whole webinar continues to raise fear and stigma surrounding mental health conditions in the workplace and does not provide preventative measures. What environmental or situational conditions are present that are exacerbating mental health conditions of employees? The advice for working with employees that need accommodations is presented from a top-down approach. What difference might a universally designed workplace make on mental health for all employees?