National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month

Celebrating Disability Inclusion for More than 70 Years

   

National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month has been observed each October since 1945 when Congress declared the first week in October "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week."  It celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a diverse workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.


You can learn more about the origins and evolution of  National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month and other important events in disability employment history at the New York State Department of Labor's website at https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/ndeam/  and for more information you can go to the New York State Education Department Adult Career & Continuing Ed Services website at http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/ndeam.