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employees with disabilities have access to a variety of assistive technology
tools, including — but not limited to — Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and
Video Relay Service (VRS) for the deaf or hard of hearing and screen reading
software and text readers for those with visual impairments. Employees can also
use the Postal Reasonable Accommodation Assistance Center (PRAAC) website — a
one-stop resource for employees and managers to find reference material,
definitions and useful links to help employees better understand reasonable
accommodations.
Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness is a national campaign to raise awareness about people living with disabilities to dispel negative stereotypes about disability and employment. This year’s theme “A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do,” promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce — inclusive of those with disabilities.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month dates back to 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
About the Campaign for Disability Employment
The Campaign for
Disability Employment seeks to promote positive employment outcomes for people
with disabilities by encouraging employers, and others, to recognize the value
and talent that people with disabilities bring to the workplace. The campaign is a collaborative effort involving
organizations such as the American Association of People with Disabilities
(AAPD); the National Business and Disability Council (NBDC) and the Society for
Human Resource Management (SHRM).
For more information, visit whatcanyoudocampaign.org.
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