National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 1 – 31, 2026
Raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities.
Background
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is held each October and led by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). Its roots go back to a 1945 law; it was expanded to a full month and renamed in 1988.
How to celebrate at work
- Review hiring and accommodation practices against ADA requirements.
- Share how employees can request reasonable accommodations.
- Audit digital tools and facilities for accessibility gaps.
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Reviewed Saturday, June 13, 2026. Dates can change and exceptions apply — confirm with the official source. Not legal advice.