National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM): Materials, Events, and More   Celebrated every October, NDEAM is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities to our workplaces and economy. Led by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), NDEAM also showcases supportive, inclusive policies and practices that benefit workers and employers alike. This year's theme, Disability: Part of the Equity Equation, recognizes the important role that individuals with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce. ACL is committed to expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities. We fund programs that provide direct employment support services and advocate for policies and practices that prioritize competitive, integrated employment (CIE). We're also investing in research to increase knowledge about the benefits of employment of individuals with disabilities and to increase the availability of effective interventions to support employment.   Visit ACL's NDEAM Page   On our webpage, which we'll update throughout the month, you can find: Links to graphics and other materials from ODEP Information on related ACL-funded work and programs Materials from ACL and its network Event information and registration links (preview below) Upcoming Events Oct. 11: Thinking Outside the Box: States’ Journey in Using ARP Funding to Increase CIE (Disability Employment TA Center) Oct. 13: Employer Chat on Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being (U.S. Department of Labor) Oct. 13: Building a Disability-Inclusive Organization (Job Accommodation Network)    ACL.gov   Advancing independence, integration, and inclusion throughout life

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