The New Workforce: Inclusive and Innovative
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month!
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a month dedicated to increasing public awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities, and the employment barriers that still need to be removed.
It’s celebrated every October throughout the United States. NDEAM began in 1945 when Congress set aside the first week of October as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed from the title to recognize the employment needs of Americans with all types of disabilities. During 1988, Congress extended the week-long observance to cover the entire month of October and changed its name to “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.”
Events
The Center on Disability Studies will host two events. Both are free to the public.
Disability Mentoring Day in Hawai‘i: October 17, 2007
DMD is a large-scale, broad-based effort to promote career development for students and job seekers with disabilities through hands-on career exploration, job shadowing, and internship or employment opportunities throughout the United States and also abroad. Hosted nationally by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), and made possible by many generous national corporate and public sponsors, DMD has participants in all 50 states and many international locations. DMD is observed every year on the third Wednesday of October, in conjunction with NDEAM.
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PacificRim Cinema Nights: October 17, 2007
The Center on Disability Studies presents an evening of Cinema, Live Music, and Culinary Delights on October 17, 2007, 5:30–8:00 PM. Awards will be presented for Best Practices in Employment.
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Resources
Abilities at Work DVD
Featuring four stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with disabilities who have successful lives and careers.
Target Audience: Employers, Career Counselors and Transition Specialists in High Schools & Universities, and persons with disabilities that are interested in entering the workplace. Four compelling stories of Asians or Pacific Islanders with disabilities who have successful lives and careers.
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