Tag: U.S. Department of Labor

NDEAM: History of National Disability Employment Awareness Month http://wp.me/p752R-7wr

NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH NDEAM’s roots go back to 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the…

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Launches Media Campaign Encouraging Youth with Disabilities to Pursue Career Goals

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Launches Media Campaign Encouraging Youth with Disabilities to Pursue Career Goals To help millions of people recognize what they can do to make a difference in the lives – and future careers – of…

Building an Inclusive Workforce

Building an Inclusive Workforce Building an Inclusive Workforce was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). http://promotions.usa.gov/odep/20100727.pdf A handy desktop reference guide that can assist employers and others in proactively integrating people with disabilities…