We love celebrating holidays, special events, unique and wacky days. In October there is Moldy Cheese Day, National Homemade Cookies Day, International Bacon Day, Skyscraper Day and many more just to name a few. October is also National Disability Employment Awareness Month. There are many events to be celebrated as a part of NDEAM; however, one of the most significant days to celebrate is White Cane Safety Day. Continue reading ‘White Cane Safety’
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White Cane Safety
Published October 16, 2017 Employment , awareness Leave a CommentTags: blind, cane, Gulf Coast, history, Houston jobs, independence, october, safety, symbol, tool, white, Workforce Solutions
Inclusion Drives Innovation
Published October 9, 2017 awareness , Employment Leave a CommentTags: culture, Disability, Diversity, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, ideas, important, inclusion, innovation, NDEAM, people, Workforce Solutions
In last week’s blog, we introduced this year’s theme for National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM), “Inclusion Drives Innovation.” I think most people agree with that statement. Inclusion and innovation are buzzwords we hear often and of course every organization includes similar wording within their mission statement; but what exactly does it mean? Continue reading ‘Inclusion Drives Innovation’
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Published October 2, 2017 accessibility , awareness , Employment Leave a CommentTags: awareness, celebrate, Disability, Employment, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, ideas, inclusion, NDEAM, october, opportunity, people, practices, success, Workforce Solutions
For more than 70 years, Americans have celebrated the inclusion of people with disabilities as a valuable asset to the workforce during the month of October which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme for NDEAM is “Inclusion Drives Innovation” as Americans reflect on the important role that different perspectives play in workforce success. Continue reading ‘National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)’
