October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), celebrates the contributions those with disabilities have made to the nation’s economy; and emphasizes the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment. It highlights inclusive practices employers can adopt that diversify their hiring efforts and benefit their employees, and ultimately serves as an opportunity to support equal opportunity for all citizens. Inclusive and accessible online applications such as “self-ID” program giving employees the opportunity to self-identify as having a disability and displaying equal opportunity/nondiscrimination policies in all job postings.
The 2024 NDEAM theme, “Access to Good Jobs for All,” celebrates the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy.