Despite the number of people with disabilities in the U.S. and the fact that they represent all races, classes, and cultures, many people are unaware of the rich history of the disability movement. To fill this gap, some states require schools to teach about disability history each year. For an overview of major milestones in disability history and resources for educators to enhance awareness of it, see Disability History: An Important Part of America's Heritage [PDF].
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- ASPIRE
- Campaign for Disability Employment
- Disability Employment Initiative
- Employment First
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Disability: Part of the Equity Equation
- NDEAM Social Media Kit
- Resources
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31 Days of NDEAM
- Day #1 — Put up an NDEAM poster
- Day #2 — Review Company Policies
- Day #3 — Train Supervisors
- Day #4 — Educate Employees
- Day #5 — Issue an NDEAM Press Release
- Day #6 — Participate in Disability Mentoring Day
- Day #7 — Use Social Media to Promote Your Activities
- Day #8 — Establish an Employee Resource Group
- Day #9 — Hold a Discussion
- Day #10 — Organize an Assembly
- Day #11 — Educate About Disability History
- Day #12 — Train Front-line Staff
- Day #13 — Engage Student Leaders
- Day #14 — Feature NDEAM in Your Magazine or Newsletter
- Day #15 — Post an NDEAM Weblink
- Day #16 — Solicit an NDEAM Proclamation
- Day #17 — Hold an NDEAM "Management Breakfast" or "Brown-bag Lunch"
- Day #18 — Reach Out to Local Media
- Day #19 — Access the Workforce Recruitment Program
- Day #20 — Take advantage of the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
- Day #21 — Assess eRecruiting Accessibility
- Day #22 — Join a Business Organization
- Day #23 — Foster Inclusive Internship Programs
- Day #24 — Share the "Working Works" PSA
- Day #25 — Share the "Because" PSA
- Day #26 — Share the "I Can" PSA
- Day #27 — Share the "Who I Am" PSA
- Day #28 — Help Youth Sharpen Their "Soft" Skills
- Day #29 — Proactively Recruit People With Disabilities
- Day #30 — Get Tech Savvy
- Day #31 — Subscribe to ODEP's News Brief
- Year-Round Employer Strategies for Advancing Disability Inclusion
- Past Years
- Stay at Work/Return to Work
- National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON)