The AWARE program at UAB provides disability-management services when an employee’s job is affected by a physical, mental, or emotional impairment. Through a unique partnership between UAB and the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), the AWARE Program assists current employees and their departments, job seekers going through the application process, and employees returning from long-term disability or medical leave. In addition, the AWARE Program coordinates requests for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Current AWARE services include...
Disability assistance for employees and their departments • Vocational evaluations and rehabilitation counseling • Advice on ADA reasonable accommodations • On-site workplace assessments by trained rehabilitation engineers • Coordination of medical information and return-to-work documentation • Recruitment of qualified applicants with disabilities • Disability awareness and sensitivity training • Transfer assistance when appropriate
UAB is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
AWARE celebrates Veterans Day 2024
The AWARE Program is celebrating Veterans Day all month long with events and programs to honor the armed forces and give back to those who served. Check this space throughout the month of November for more information.
Pop-up Poppy Stop
November 8
Stop by one of the AWARE Program's Pop-Up Poppy Stops on November 8 to get a free poppy pin and learn more about the origins of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance and hope.
Undergarments Drive for Vets
Support Birmingham-area vets by donating to the AWARE Program's Undergarments Drive benefiting the Phoenix Clinic at the Birmingham VA Medical Center, November 11-December 2 at locations across campus. Requested items include new undergarments including undershirts, boxers and briefs, and new and gently used T-shirts of all sizes.
See flyer for more information.
Wall of Thanks for Our Vets
Throughout the month of November, pay tribute to our veterans by leaving a message on UAB HR's Wall of Thanks for Our Veterans. Take a moment to write a thank you note, share a story, or simply express your gratitude for their service by filling out the Thank a Veteran form.
