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,…

Day 9 – Hold a Discussion Day 9 – Hold a Discussion For schools, NDEAM presents an opportune time to discuss the topic of disability employment with students, particularly those at an age when they are considering career options and learning about the world of work. One easy way to do so is to use…

Day 8 – Establish an Employee Resource Group Day 8 – Establish an Employee Resource Group For employers, NDEAM is a perfect time to launch a disability Employee Resource Group (ERG) if one doesn’t already exist. Sometimes referred to as Employee Networks or Affinity Groups, ERGs offer employees an opportunity to connect and receive support…

Day 7 – Use Social Media to Promote Your Activities Day 7 – Use Social Media to Promote Your Activities NDEAM provides an interesting hook for social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. For the latter, organizations are encouraged to include the hashtag #NDEAM. Sample postings and tweets are available to assist in incorporating NDEAM into…

Day 2 – Review Company Policies Day 2 – Review Company Policies For employers, NDEAM presents an opportune time to review company policies to ensure they convey a commitment to workplace culture inclusive of people with disabilities. For assistance in doing so, access Inclusion@Work: A Framework for Building a Disability-Inclusive Organization (see in particular the first section,…

Day 3 – Train Supervisors Day 3 – Train Supervisiors Employers can consider conducting training for supervisors to ensure they understand their role in fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Such training may include a review of relevant policies, including the process for providing reasonable accommodations. One easy way to provide such training is to make…

Day 4 – Participate in Disability Mentoring Day Day 4 – Participate in Disability Mentoring Day For employers, NDEAM is a great time to reinforce a commitment to an inclusive workplace through disability training or informal educational events such as brown-bag lunch discussions. Several ready-to-use resources can assist in facilitating such activities, such as disability etiquette…

Day 5 – Issue an NDEAM Press Release Day 5 – Issue an  NDEAM Press Release Employers, schools and community-based organizations can issue a press release to local media to announce their involvement in National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The more organizations that know about NDEAM, the more organizations will ensure their employees with disabilities…