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The month is an extension of "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week" originally observed during the first week of October beginning in 1945. [1] In 1962 the word "physically" was removed from that week to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.
The U.S. Congress has statutorily designated the month of October as a recurring, civic holiday called "National Disability Employment Awareness Month". [7]The 82nd Texas Legislature statutorily designated October as a recurring, month-long civic holiday called "Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month" to "encourage public schools and state agencies to celebrate the ...
In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month (October) and changed the name to "National Disability Employment Awareness Month". [ 3 ] [ 33 ] 1946 – President Truman signed the National Mental Health Act (1946), which called for the establishment of a National Institute of Mental Health .
Disability awareness at workplaces should be about driving value. Gannett. Robert Ludke. October 26, 2023 at 12:42 PM. As we near the end of National Disability Employment Month, it is obvious ...
Mental Health Awareness Month [26] National Bike Month; National Military Appreciation Month; National Foster Care Month [27] National Guide Dog Month (2008, 2009) National Pet Month (United States) National Smile Month (United Kingdom, May and June) National Stroke Awareness Month; South Asian Heritage Month (Ontario, Canada) Zombie Awareness ...
July is Disability Pride Month — it's held that month to recognize the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990 — and there's a colorful and meaningful banner to ...
Learn the disability flag's history and significance, what the colors on the disability flag represent and how to celebrate Disability Pride Month in July 2023.
Following a 1999 proclamation from President Bill Clinton, Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) was established to provide mentorship and career advice for people with disabilities. [11] [12] AAPD administers the program as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Every October, Mentoring Day is observed nationwide, with over 10,000 ...