National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) began in 1945 as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." It has since grown to a month long celebration of the contributions of workers with disabilities. This year’s theme, "A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?" raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied talents of America's workers with disabilities.
In celebration of NDEAM, federal, state and local government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations and disability advocacy groups from across the nation, will be holding events to mark this important occasion.
You can find ideas and resources to plan your event by visiting the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy's (ODEP) NDEAM 2012 Resource Toolbox. The Toolbox includes ideas for:
- Employers & Employees;
- Educators and Youth Service Professionals;
- Associations and Unions;
- Disability-Related Organizations; and
- Federal Agencies
Let us know how you plan to recognize NDEAM by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Disability.Blog!
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