National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Resources
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees.
NDEAM's 2023 poster. The theme was 'Advancing Access & Equity'.
History
The awareness month was officially declared by the US Congress in 1988 and was an extension of a disability employment awareness week started in 1945.
The US Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy coordinates NDEAM each year.
Ways To Participate
The US Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment provides many resources on their website
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Key messages
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Spanish language materials
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Spotlights
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31 days of NDEAM
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Blog articles
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News releases
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Presidential proclamation
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NDEAM Animated Video with Descriptive Transcript
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Posters
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Virtual backgrounds
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Social media graphics and text
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Observance ideas for Employers and Employees, Educators and Youth Service Professionals, State Governors, Legislators and Other Policymakers, Associations and Unions, Disability-Related Organizations and Federal Agencies
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Ideas for year-round activities
Image: Screenshot of NDEAM website showing 31 Days of NDEAM list, ideas for every day of the month.
Events
Many cities and organizations have National Disability Employment Awareness Month events and webinars, below is a list of a few from previous years. We suggest an internet search for events in your area or virtual events to find more.