# US National Disability Employment Awareness Month

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-national-disability-employment-awareness-month
> Updated: 2026-10-12T19:56:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

October 2026 marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in the United States. The annual observance, themed ‘Celebrating Value and Talent’, aims to recognize the economic contributions of people with disabilities and encourage inclusive workplace cultures.

While national statistics show significant employment gaps—including an unemployment rate for people with disabilities that is double that of the general population—various regional organizations are actively promoting inclusive hiring. In Oklahoma, the Department of Rehabilitation Services is educating employers on the professional value of these workers, while in the Midwest, Easterseals Midwest is assisting businesses with navigating workplace accommodations and resources such as transportation and modifications.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Disability employment advocates promote inclusive hiring during NDEAM

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, organizations like the Oklahoma DRS and Easterseals Midwest are advocating for inclusive hiring and providing vocational support for workers with abilities

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disability-employment-advocates-promote-inclusive-hiring-during-ndeam

### 2026-10-01: National Disability Employment Awareness Month highlights workforce inclusion

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the talent of workers with disabilities, aiming to address employment gaps and improve workplace accessibility across the United States.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-disability-employment-awareness-month-highlights-workforce-inclusion

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