Day 20 – Take Advantage of the Job Accommodation Network Day 20 – Take Advantage of the Job Accommodation Network Employers, service providers, and individuals can receive free, confidential, and expert one-on-one guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues during NDEAM and year-round from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN). Just visit AskJAN.org or call 1-800-526-7234…

Day 19 – Access the Workforce Recruitment Program Day 19 – Access the Workforce Recruitment Program During NDEAM and year-round, federal employers can use the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) to identify qualified, pre-screened college students and recent graduates with disabilities for summer and permanent positions for the coming year. The WRP is coordinated by ODEP and…

Day 17 – Hold an NDEAM “Management Breakfast” or “Brown-bag Lunch” Day 17 – Hold an NDEAM “Management Breakfast” or “Brown-bag Lunch” For disability-related organizations, NDEAM is a great time to sponsor an informal seminar or panel presentation for local employers on the topic of disability employment and the benefits of a disability-inclusive workplace. Such…

Day 16 – Solicit an NDEAM Proclamation Day 16 – Solicit an NDEAM Proclamation Disability-related organizations can cultivate community-wide support for NDEAM by asking their mayor, governor or other officials to formally proclaim the event. A template that organizations can easily customize is available to assist in soliciting such a proclamation. In addition, community leaders could be…

Day 15 – Post an NDEAM Weblink Day 15 – Post an NDEAM Weblink Whether you’re an employer, school or service provider, an NDEAM link on your website demonstrates your commitment to advancing disability employment and keep your website dynamic and up to date. To create a link, use the NDEAM poster thumbnail image (English | Spanish)…

Day 14 – Feature NDEAM in Your Magazine or Newsletter Day 14 – Feature NDEAM in Your Magazine or Newsletter For associations or unions, NDEAM offers timely and fresh content for magazines or newsletters. Articles can inform members about NDEAM and its purpose, as well as specific ideas for how members can implement relevant activities…

Day 13 – Engage Student Leaders Day 13 – Engage Student Leaders In schools, faculty advisors to groups such as student councils and student-led media can suggest NDEAM as a possible hook for content during October. For example, a student council might invite a local community leader with a disability to a meeting to speak…

Day 12 – Train Front-line Staff Day 12 – Train Front-line Staff In youth service provider organizations, it is imperative that staff have the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively serve youth with disabilities, especially those transitioning from school to work. Key tools to assist in improving this capacity — during NDEAM and all year…

Day 11 – Educate About Disability History Day 11 – Educate About Disability History Despite the number of people with disabilities in the U.S. and the fact that they represent all races, classes, and cultures, many people are unaware of the rich history of the disability movement. To fill this gap, some states require schools…

Day 10 – Organize an Assembly Day 10 – Organize an Assembly Schools can hold an assembly addressing the topic of disability employment, with content tailored as appropriate for age. Such an assembly might feature guest speakers from local disability service organizations and/or people with disabilities in various professions willing to talk about their jobs,…