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You Need To Know: What’s YOUR role in NDEAM?

Everyone has a role in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

9/21/2022 1:10:31 PM

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By Jennie Delisi, Accessibility Analyst

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme is Disability: Part of the Equity Equation. Disability inclusion that is part of a multifaceted community, and that is truly inclusive, is a key part of the equation for building a strong workforce.

This article shares information for everyone, including people who are:

  • Employers.
  • Employees.
  • Co-workers.
  • Job applicants.

Take some time in October to become more aware of the intersection of disability employment, equity, and your role. Benefit from the events, resources, and conversations. You may find yourself surprised by how much of a stakeholder you really are!

Read to Learn, Watch a Video

Understanding the experiences of people with disabilities in employment can help you learn more about your role. People who work in the field of digital accessibility often share their recommendations in blogs and videos. There are many different ways to access this – there is something for every learning style.

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Attend Events and Activities

These are just a few of the public events taking place in Minnesota to celebrate NDEAM.

Historical display of people with disabilities and employment

The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities is displaying a set of posters in the State Capitol building on the history of people with disabilities and employment. Each poster will have a QR code that leads to more information on the exhibit.

Where: Minnesota State Capitol Building.

When: First week in October, 2022.

DeafExpo

DeafExpo is a traveling exposition of products, services, and events geared toward people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing, as well as their families and others.

Registration is free.

Where: Minneapolis Convention Center.

When: Saturday, October 8, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Learn more on the DeafNation Expo – Minneapolis webpage.

Are you in New York? There is also a DeafNation Expo event in Rochester, NY on October 1, 2022.

Online panel discussion for employers

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) panel discussion about how individuals with disabilities achieved their career goals. Learn about the journey individuals with disabilities have experienced in the education, job search, recruitment, onboarding and career advancement process. Panelists will share practical tips and advice on how businesses can make disability part of the “Equity Equation.” The event includes a welcome by DEED Commissioner Steve Grove.

Where: Online.

When: October 10, 10 a.m. Central Time.

Register on the DEED: National Disability Employment Awareness Celebration Event meeting registration page.

Host Events and Activities

The U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Disability Employment Policy website includes activities for 31 Days of NDEAM. These include ideas and resources for hosting them. Some examples:

  • Train supervisors.
  • Assess ERecruiting accessibility.
  • Holding discussions.

And, digital accessibility is a key part of any event or activity’s planning, promotions, and materials! Minnesota’s Office of Accessibility website has resources you can use. Don’t forget to ensure your social media and presentation materials are accessible.

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