National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration

America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion

The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. Browse our website for ideas and resources for employers, community organizations, state and local governments, advocacy groups and schools to participate in celebrating NDEAM through events and activities centered around the theme of “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.”

NDEAM Events

Event Date

The Disabled Body in Art: A Conversation with Sarah Seene 

Oct 4, 5 PM

IEE Event: People Make The Difference – Creating Opportunity in Adversity with Mohamed Massaquoi

Oct 5, 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Employment and Disability – An Employer’s Role In An Inclusive Workplace

Oct 19, 10 AM - 11 AM

From Amateur to Advocate: An Accessibility Journey

Nov 3, 10 AM - 11AM