(White Plains, New York) — 9/30/2021 — The Disability Guys today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion”
The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces back to 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
“Our national recovery from the pandemic cannot be completed without the inclusion of all Americans, in particular people with disabilities,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. “Their contributions have historically been vital to our nation’s success, and are more important today than ever. We must build an economy that fully includes the talent and drive of those with disabilities.”
Reflecting this year’s theme, throughout the month, The Disability Guys will be engaging in a variety of activities to educate its employees and clients on disability employment issues and its commitment to an inclusive work culture. These efforts include participating daily in the 31 Days of NDEAM activities (You can like our Facebook page to follow along) and promoting NDEAM in our newsletter.
The Disability Guys is proud to be a part of this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We want to spread the important message that we value all perspectives, including those of individuals with disabilities. NDEAM is especially important to us because workplace accessibility and inclusivity matter greatly to our clientele.
Employers and employees in all industries can learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and ways they can promote its messages — during October and throughout the year — by visiting www.dol.gov/NDEAM.
