Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we celebrate the many contributions and achievements of employees with disabilities.
Employees with disabilities are dependable, loyal, and eager to learn—and research shows that their inclusion in the workforce improves overall employee retention rate and morale. However, people with disabilities have been marginalized and misunderstood for generations, and 85% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) remain unemployed.
How to Celebrate NDEAM in October (And Year-Round)
There are many ways to observe and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Here are a few ideas.
Learn about the value of people with disabilities in the workforce.
- Disability as a Source of Competitive Advantage (Harvard Business Review)
- Seven Reasons Why Hiring People With Disabilities Is Good for Business (Forbes)
- Accommodations Cost Less Than You Think and Have a High, Positive Impact (Job Accommodation Network)