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employers of the importance of inclusive hiring practices. In 1945, Congress declared the first week of October National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. In 1962, the word physically was dropped to include individuals with all types of disabilities. Con- gress expanded the week to a month in 1988 and changed the commemoration to National Disability Employment Awareness Month. With its 2001 establishment, ODEP assumed responsibility for NDEAM. The agencys efforts include selection of NDE- AMs annual theme, announced earlier in the year to enable organizations nationwide to plan their own observances. Employers of any size, in any industry - as well as community organizations, advocacy groups and schools - are encouraged to participate. For more information about NDEAM, including ideas for how your organization can participate, visit www.dol.gov/ndeam. The FEATURE website also features the 2020 NDEAM post- er, highlighting ADAs 30th anniversary. The mission of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers and retirees of the United States; improve working condi- tions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
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Did You Know?
In 1945, Congress declared the first week of October National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. In 1962, the word physically was dropped to include individuals with all types of disabilities. Congress expanded the week to a month in 1988 and changed the commemoration to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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