National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is the time to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated every October. This month recognizes the contributions of people with disabilities and the importance of inclusive workplaces. NDEAM highlights barriers people with disabilities can encounter in accessing the workforce. This month is a time to reflect on disability rights and how important the path to access has been. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, helped remove barriers to employment and public accessibility. While progress has been made, NDEAM encourages ongoing efforts to ensure that workplaces continue to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Access is important to individuals with disabilities to afford goods, services, or experiences and barriers can limit their full participation in a business. By addressing these challenges, we can create environments where people with disabilities can contribute fully, benefiting both businesses and their community.
CCDA’s mission is to have a more accessible, barrier-free California that emphasizes inclusivity, equal opportunities, and participation for all. CCDA celebrates people with disabilities and the employers who create an environment for all.
A Proclamation on National Disability Employment Awareness Month | October 2024 | The White House