Each October UniqueSource celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This national event recognizes the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities, past and present, and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees.
Each October, UniqueSource celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by recognizing the contributions of workers with disabilities and highlighting the importance of meaningful employment opportunities. Throughout the month, our team takes that mission beyond the workplace, participating in events like Senator Tartaglione’s Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Resource Fair, and EmpathyTek in Philadelphia. These opportunities allow us to connect with partners, engage with our community, and showcase the people, programs, and possibilities driving disability employment forward across Pennsylvania.
This year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent,” recognizing the skills, contributions, and talents workers with disabilities bring to America’s workplaces, communities, and economy. The 2026 observance carries this message forward as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, highlighting the important role Americans with disabilities play in shaping our workforce and strengthening our communities. NDEAM is also part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s year-long celebration of the American worker in support of the nationwide Freedom 250 initiative.
About NDEAM
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), within the U.S. Department of Labor, leads the annual NDEAM observance by developing a national theme and providing resources to help employers, organizations, and communities recognize the value of disability employment. The 2026 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” encourages organizations across the country to recognize the abilities, expertise, and contributions of workers with disabilities.
Posters, graphics, educational materials, and additional resources are available through the ODEP website. Explore NDEAM resources here.