The ADA @ 31: A Review of New and Upcoming Implementation Issues

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) released the learning guide, The ADA@31: A Review of Emerging Implementation Issues. It provides a summary of new and increasing workplace issues that will affect employment for people with disabilities including:

• COVID-19 safety and health policies, including telework;
• Retraining workers for the post-pandemic economy;
• Accessibility of websites, online systems, mobile apps and other forms of information and communication technology;
• The gig economy;
• Artificial intelligence;
• Voluntary affirmative action;
• Centralized accommodation programs; and
• Personal assistance services.