Question: Does ODEP have "disability awareness" materials that can be used for trainings and workshops for employers and other organizations?

Answer: Yes. ODEP and ODEP-sponsored initiatives offer a variety of materials that can be used for disability awareness training. For example, the ODEP-funded Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) offers a variety of materials, including discussion guides and posters, on its website’s outreach toolkit page.

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN), a free service funded by ODEP, also offers a variety of such materials on its website or by calling 1-855-AskEARN (1-855-275-3276) (Voice/TTY). In addition, ODEP’s Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers a variety of training resources, including webcasts, podcasts and online training modules. JAN’s website is AskJAN.org. Live phone service is also available 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET by calling (toll-free) 1-800-526-7234 (Voice) or 1-877-781-9403 (TTY).

Also, for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October, ODEP publishes posters that can be ordered free of charge.

The ten regional ADA National Network Centers are another good source for disability training materials and assistance.