Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the workplace: Understanding and implementing effective job accommodations.

Abstract:Webcast provides information on options that individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) can consider to enable them to be successful on the job. Offers ideas that have been and can be effective accommodations in the workplace. Specifics on if, how, when, and what to disclose when requesting accommodations are discussed. Real-life "situations and solutions" are presented from the Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) follow-up study, along with potential low-cost/high impact effective job accommodations. Run time: 42 minutes 44 seconds. Free registration is required to view the webcast.
Descriptor Terms: ACCOMMODATION, ADA, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS, EMPLOYMENT, JOB MODIFICATION, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, WORK PERFORMANCE, WORK STATIONS, WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES.

NARIC Accession Number: O19690. What's this?
Author(s): Hirsh, Anne.
Project Number: H133B130011.
Publisher(s): Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment of Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1314 West Main Street, Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011; 804/828-1851.
Publication Year: 2014.