TAC plans variety of events for NDEA month

The Abilities Connection (TAC) will observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by participating in a variety of activities to educate the Clark County community.

NDEAM is an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October to educate the community about disability employment issues and celebrate the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.

Throughout this month, TAC will engage in several activities to help raise awareness about disability employment issues and its commitment to an inclusive work culture.

Some of these efforts include running social media awareness campaigns, encouraging employers to actively recruit people with disabilities for their open positions, and recognizing local business partners that employ people with disabilities by presenting them with personalized perpetual plaques.

Jim Zahora, TAC CEO, said they are proud to be a part of this year’s NDEAM.

“We are grateful to the businesses and employers who provide access to employment opportunities for people with disabilities. We hope our participation in NDEAM will open up even more doors to inclusive jobs in our community for this hard-working and dedicated workforce,” he said.

NDEA month goes back to 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October “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. Then in 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to what it is now.

“Our national recovery from the pandemic cannot be completed without the inclusion of all Americans, in particular people with disabilities,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. “Their contributions have historically been vital to our nation’s success, and are more important today than ever. We must build an economy that fully includes the talent and drive of those with disabilities.”

For more information or for employers to learn more, visit www.tacind.com.