Observed annually each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) "celebrates the contributions of America's workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices."

The theme for NDEAM 2022 is "Disability: Part of the Equity Equation."

NDEAM is led by the United States Department of Labor's (USDOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy, "but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation each year. Employers of all sizes and in all industries are encouraged to participate in NDEAM." Its purpose is to educate about disability employment issues and also celebrate the contributions of America's workers with disabilities. Disability inclusion is part of creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture.

The USDOL News Release can be found here: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/odep/odep20220622

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George Herbert Walker Bush on July 26, 1990, over 30 years ago. USDOL writes, "As a result of this landmark legislation, communities and workplaces across the nation have become more inclusive and welcoming for America's nearly 40 million people with disabilities."

The ADA applies to all employers (including state and local governments) who employ 15 or more employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency tasked with regulating, among...

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