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2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM): Celebrating Value and Talent
2026-10-15T14:00:28+0000
Learn more about National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2026 and how you can support it in this explainer video from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.
You're invited to attend a free webcast on navigating workplace accommodations! Join the Job Accommodation Network and EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability on October 22 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a free one-hour webcast featuring practical strategies, resources, and tips for navigating accommodation conversations with confidence. Registration is free and space is limited. Secure your spot today! https://AskJAN.org/events/register/Webcast-Series.cfm
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2026-10-14T02:00:20+0000
It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Mark your calendar for a special NDEAM 2026 celebration. October 16, 2026, 2 p.m. ET Presented online via webcast The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is celebrating a historic year: Americans with disabilities are participating in the labor force at the highest level ever recorded, and ODEP is marking 25 years of advancing opportunity. Join Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling, ODEP Assistant Secretary Julie Hocker, and other special guests for a look at this historic moment, and where we're headed next. Register for the event:
Workplace accommodations don’t have to be complicated. Join JAN and EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability on October 22 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a free webcast exploring practical strategies for requesting and responding to workplace accommodation requests. Learn what to expect, how to approach accommodation conversations, and ways to identify effective workplace solutions. Register now and come ready to learn practical tools and strategies. https://AskJAN.org/events/register/Webcast-Series.cfm #NDEAM #WorkplaceAccommodations
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2026-10-09T14:54:11+0000
It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Mark your calendar for a special NDEAM 2026 celebration. October 16, 2026, 2 p.m. ET Presented online via webcast The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is celebrating a historic year: Americans with disabilities are participating in the labor force at the highest level ever recorded, and ODEP is marking 25 years of advancing opportunity. Join Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling, ODEP Assistant Secretary Julie Hocker, and other special guests for a look at this historic moment, and where we're headed next. Register for the event:
Recognizing the value and talent of American workers with disabilities starts with opportunity. This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, join the Job Accommodation Network and EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability for a free webcast on practical strategies for navigating workplace accommodations. Learn what to expect, how to approach accommodation conversations, and ways to identify effective workplace solutions. October 22 at 2:00 p.m. ET | Free webcast | Space is limited Register today! https://AskJAN.org/events/register/Webcast-Series.cfm #NDEAM #WorkplaceAccommodations
Want to build your expertise in workplace accommodations? The Job Accommodation Network has a wide range of clear, practical training videos on YouTube for employers, HR practitioners, workers, and anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Watch, learn, and share: https://www.youtube.com/janinformation
Today marks the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year’s theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent," carries the spirit of last year's celebration forward in honor of America's 250th. Learn how to get involved! U.S. Department of Labor #NDEAM www.dol.gov/ndeam
JAN - Job Accommodation Network
2026-10-01T14:00:04+0000
We're entering National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October at a pivotal moment: Record-high numbers of disabled Americans are actively participating in our labor force and driving economic growth. This #NDEAM, we're "Celebrating Value and Talent," and the Job Accommodation Network is here to help employers recognize talent and retain skilled workers with disabilities. JAN provides employers with free, expert guidance on supporting disabled employees and strengthening their success at work. Start the conversation at AskJAN.org. #NDEAM
“Celebrating Value & Talent” PSA | What Can YOU Do?
2026-09-30T14:00:42+0000
Our economy flourishes when all Americans work, including those with disabilities. With labor force participation for working-age disabled Americans reaching historic highs, it’s clear that talent is finding its place. Let’s celebrate the employees, coworkers, and leaders who make our workplaces thrive. That's the spirit behind the Department of Labor’s "Celebrating Value & Talent" public service announcement, which recognizes the skills, drive, and contributions of millions of disabled workers who strengthen America’s workplaces and economy every day. Click and share: https://WhatCanYouDoCampaign.gov/psa-campaigns/celebrating-value-and-talent-psa#
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