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Day 30 of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Subscribe to ODEP's New Brief. Subscribe to ODEP's weekly news brief to stay abreast of topics and trends in disability employment all year round! https://ow.ly/LjVS50TXhcT #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion

Day 30 of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Get Tech Savvy. NDEAM is a great time for employers to learn or refresh their knowledge about the importance of accessible technology to employ people with disabilities. Resources: https://ow.ly/eC6Y50TWhBl https://ow.ly/f0mI50TWhBf #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion

Day 29 of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Proactively promote people with disabilities. During NDEAM, employers can identify strategies for proactively advertising job openings where they may be more likely to reach candidates with disabilities. Examples include American Job Centers, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, Employment Networks under the Ticket to Work program, independent living centers, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regional offices. Disability student services offices at educational institutions and non-profit and social service agencies may also assist. #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion

Day 28 of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Help Youth Sharpen Their Soft Skills. Educators and youth service providers can help youth - both with and without disabilities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/VWIC50TULL0 #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion

Day 25 of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Share the "Because" PSA. The Campaign for Disability Employment's "Because" public service announcement reminds us to instill the expectation of employment in young people with disabilities. Consider sharing it with colleagues, friends and loved ones during NDEAM to reinforce the importance of life experiences that can lead to the employment of people with disabilities. Download the PSA: https://ow.ly/wiTv50TQJCr #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion

Day 24 of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Share The "Working Works" PSA. The "Working Works" public service announcement explores the many reasons people work, including after injury or illness. It also touches upon the important roles different people - including employers, colleagues, healthcare professionals, and family members - play in supporting people who acquire disabilities during their working years to stay in the workforce. Download the PSA: https://ow.ly/GmQh50TQHAF #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion

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Day 23 of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Foster Inclusive Internship Programs. Employers should ensure their internship opportunities are open to all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. Check out ODEP's Inclusive Internship Programs: https://ow.ly/2upL50TQEVY #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion

Day 22 of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Join A Business Organization. For employers, NDEAM is a great time to learn how you can take action to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities by joining a business organization committed to increasing the employment of people with disabilities. #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion

Day 21 of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Assess an eRecruiting Strategy. NDEAM is a great time to assess the accessibility of the technical side of an organization's recruiting operations. To help, the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) developed TalentWorks. Access this free tool: https://ow.ly/Lhpl50TQ3vG #NDEAM #AccessibleTech #DisabilityInclusion