October is National Disability Employment Month

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

Facts:

• Only 20.6% of the labor force with disabilities were employed.
• 59% of people with hearing impairments were employed
• 41% of people with visual disabilities were employed
• 16% of people with a severe disability worked full-time.

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

• Train front-line staff on the facts.
• Feature information on National Disability Employment Awareness Month in your organization's newsletter.
• Reach out to local media.
• Proactively recruit people with disabilities.
• Review your company's policy and procedures.
• Conduct a training for supervisors on understanding their role in fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
• Participate in Disability Mentoring Day.
• Conduct a training on disability history.

Resource Links

United States Department of Labor

National Disability Employment Facts and Figures