NDEAM: Accommodating people with disabilities

In recognition of the 75th observance of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October, the U.S. Department of Labor’s theme is “Increasing Access and Opportunity.” Led by the Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), NDEAM celebrates America’s workers with disabilities and reminds employers of the importance of inclusive hiring practices.

“People with disabilities are experienced problem solvers with a proven ability to adapt,” said Office of Disability Employment Policy Deputy Assistant Secretary, Jennifer Sheehy. “Now more than ever, flexibility is important for both workers and employers. National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the ingenuity people with disabilities bring to America’s workplaces.”

Throughout the month, we’ll be engaging in activities to educate our team on disability employment issues and the role they play in fostering a disability-friendly work culture. Need help devising a plan for the month? Visit https://bit.ly/2ZZLSgd to download 31 Days of NDEAM  ̶  What you CAN do!

Khang Kijarro Nguyen sums up NDEAM month and beyond with a thought-provoking quote: “Abled does not mean enabled. Disabled does not mean less abled.”

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Increasing Access And Opportunity. Poster courtesy of U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.