October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month



October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

We recognize and celebrate the importance of a diverse workplace and the value that individuals with disabilities bring to your workplace. October is National Disability Employment Awareness month. The 2022 theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation”.

Resources:
  • Administration for Community Living: Check here for events happening throughout the month of October regarding the promotion and education of National Disability Employment Awareness month.
  • Disability History: Learn about the history of disability rights in America.
  • Adaptive Technology: Learn about adaptive technology available in the workplace to promote inclusion.

Check out this informative video by the US Department of Labor to learn more about the meaning and history behind this month:

 



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