National Disability Employment Awareness is recognized each October to highlight the workforce contributions of people with disabilities.

Facts:

• Only 20 percent of the labor force with disabilities are employed.
• 59% of the people with hearing impairments were employed.
• 41% of people with visual disabilities were employed.

16% of people with severe disabilities work full-time.

Check out this infographic!

What can you do in your organization to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month?

Train frontline staff on the facts

Reach out to local media

Proactively recruit people with disabilities

Review company policies and procedures

Conduct training for supervisors on understanding their role in fostering an inclusive workplace culture

Participate in a disability mentoring day

Conduct a training on disability history.