As we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October, we should note that statistics still show only 22% of people with disabilities are currently employed. As Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton said: “Many employers still have a tendency to think accommodations for people with disabilities will be expensive and a hardship […]
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INDATA on TV: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, check out this WISH-TV interview with Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton. [jwplayer mediaid=”77414″] Norton’s testimony serves as an insightful reminder of the value that people with disabilities can add to the workplace — from providing diverse perspectives and reaching new demographics to bringing about accommodations […]
Richard Propes Lives the NDEAM Dream
In light of Spina Bifida Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, check out this interview with disability advocate Richard Propes.
Inclusion Drives Innovation
Inclusion drives innovation. A prime example of this concept lies in the story of Internet pioneer Vinton Cerf. Despite his hearing loss and difficulty speaking, Cerf found himself heavily involved in communications with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in the ’70s. His frustration with verbal communication — and his colleagues’ openness to alternatives — […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Held each year, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign that helps raise awareness about people with disabilities in the workforce. This campaign brings attention to the issues and the many wonderful contributions that people with disabilities offer at work. In 1945 Congress enacted a […]