USPS to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October

October 2, 2023 The Postal Service will observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. This year’s theme, “Advancing Access and Equity,” refers to an important milestone in disability rights: the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The landmark law ensured civil rights protections and reasonable accommodations for individuals with…

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USPS: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

September 30, 2022 As it does each October, the Postal Service is observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize and honor the contributions of workers with disabilities of all kinds. The Department of Labor has chosen “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation” as the theme for the month. “People with disabilities make…

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USPS: Disability Employment Month, ADA mark milestones

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual campaign that seeks to raise understanding of disability employment matters and commend the contributions of workers with disabilities. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the campaign, also known as NDEAM, as well as the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act…

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USPS: Raising awareness of disability employment

National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which is held each October, celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and raises awareness of disability employment issues. The Postal Service, like other organizations across the United States, is recognizing the contributions of employees with disabilities within its workforce. The theme for this year’s campaign is “America’s Workforce: Empowering…

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USPS: October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the cornerstone of a national campaign to raise awareness about disability employment issues and to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities. The Postal Service is joining other organizations across the United States in recognizing the contributions of employees with disabilities within its workforce. The theme for this…

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U.S. Department of Labor: National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2015

Celebrating 70 Years! 1945-2015 Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a time to celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The theme for this year — which marks 70 years since the first observance — is “My Disability is One Part of Who I Am.” More Information:…

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