October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

2012 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Poster

2012 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Poster

Skills Inc. is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held each October since 1945, NDEAM aims to educate employers about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.  This year’s theme is “A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?”

One way that you can take part in NDEAM is by participating in one of the below events.

Oct. 4th, 11-11:30am PDT
Beyond Yellow Ribbons: Creating Disability Inclusive Workplaces for Recently Returned Veterans with Disabilities
Webinar hosted by EARN

Oct. 10th, 10-12pm PDT
Working Together Successfully: Becoming a Better Negotiator
Webinar hosted by WiSe

Oct. 11th, 11-11:30am PDT
Research and Practice for Promoting Disability Disclosure
Webinar hosted by EARN

Oct. 11th, 12-1:30pm PDT
Understanding Social Security Work Incentives and Ticket to Work
Webinar hosted by NSCIA

Oct. 16th, 10-12pm PDT
Apps for Employment & Community Living – The New Natural Support
Webinar hosted by WiSe

Oct. 16th, 10-1pm PDT
Online Career Fair
Hosted by Think Beyond the Label

Oct. 17th
National Disability Mentoring Day

Oct. 17th, 8:30-12pm PDT
Diversity and Inclusion Training Event
Hosted by WSBLN

Oct. 18th, 11-11:30am PDT
Increased Options, Stronger Support: How States Can Assist Businesses in Employing People with Disabilities
Webinar hosted by EARN

Oct. 20th, 9am-5pm PDT
DeafNation Expo

Oct. 24th, 10-12pm PDT
Introduction to Supported Employment
Webinar hosted by WiSe

Oct. 24th, 12-1pm PDT
Employment Etiquette: Resume Building and Job Interview Tips
Webinar hosted by NSCIA

Oct. 25th, 11-11:30am PDT
The Workforce Recruitment Program: Tapping the Talent of Students and Graduates with Disabilities
Webinar hosted by EARN