During these unprecedented times with COVID-19, we are all impacted by telework and becoming acclimated with how to engage in our everyday workplace tasks and even socialization, all virtually, from a distance. Even as our communities and businesses implement plans to reopen, teleworking will continue be a part of the new normal and ensuring that accommodations and other employer needs are in place is crucial to workplace efficiency and success.

We are developing Work ACCESS, a new online tool and mobile app to help people, particularly employers and employees with disabilities, make informed accommodation decisions.

Join us to brainstorm accommodation barriers and solutions related to telework and specifically the use of software and other means of communication to make this a success.

We would like your input on what assessment questions need to be asked, what solutions should be prioritized for different scenarios, and when outside experts should be consulted.

Please note that we are looking for people who can discuss a variety of accommodation options, not just the one or two products that they are using themselves.

Times

We will hold the following session(s):

• Tuesday, July 7 at 3:00-4:30 p.m. EST
• Thursday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST

You will be asked to spend about a half hour reviewing the section of materials to be discussed, then participate in a group interview that will last 90 minutes. You will receive $40 (check or gift card) as compensation for your time.

We will be using the BlueJeans or Microsoft Teams conferencing systems with the option of audio-only telephone access. Connection information will be sent to those who have registered before each session.

Interview Requirements

In order to take part in the interviews, you must:

• Have experience using and/or recommending accommodations
• Be 18 years old or older
• Work in and be participating from the United States
• Be fluent in spoken or written English

Please use the "Select a Date" button at the top of this page to reserve your space in one of our sessions.

We appreciate your help and expertise with this project!