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    • Oct 5

Advancing Access & Equity: National Disability Employment Awareness Month


White background featuring arrows pointing forward with the words "October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month" and a logo from the US Department of Labor recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. According to the Library of Congress:

"In October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the accomplishments of the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens."
The poster is rectangular in shape with a white background. The words, “Advancing Access & Equity, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Celebrating 50 years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973” are placed to the right of a field of red, gray, teal, blue and yellow arrows. Mixed within the arrows are diverse images of people with disabilities in workplace settings. Along the top in small gray letters are the hashtags “NDEAM” and “RehabAct50” followed by the website address, dol.gov/ODEP. In the lower right corner is the DOL seal followed by the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor” as well as the Rehabilitation Act 50 logo.

This year's theme for NDEAM is Advancing Access and Equity. As a part of this year's theme, the U.S. Department of Labor created the following poster. In addition, a video from the U.S. Department of Labor provides an overview of the significance of NDEAM (see below).


If you are an employer interested in learning more about hiring people with disabilities or providing meaningful community-based vocational learning opportunities, click here to contact our vocational services team.



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