Disability Employment Awareness Month
Every October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) and commemorates the contributions of people with disabilities to our workforce and economy. DEAM is an excellent time to celebrate workers with disabilities and learn more about how individuals from this highly talented group enhance Florida’s workforce at all levels.
Tell Your Story
As part of our 2024 DEAM celebration, The Able Trust held a Tell Your Story contest and drawing. Students with disabilities, parents or guardians of a child with a disability, and adult Vocational Rehabilitation clients have all submitted amazing stories about their employment experiences, and plans for their future careers.
One submission was drawn from each group and their stories are posted here and on our social media. Congratulations to our three winners! Check back over the next several weeks to read more enlightening stories from the contestants in all three groups!
Show Your Support
Take the First Step: If your organization is interested in becoming more disability-inclusive, CLICK HERE for tips on how to get started.
Spread the Word: To show your support for Disability Employment Awareness Month, use social media to talk about the benefits of disability employment. See sample graphics below – simply download them to easily include on your favorite social media platform. Be sure to use the hashtags #NDEAM and #inclusiveflorida and tag The Able Trust.
- Facebook/LinkedIn: @The Able Trust
- Instagram/Twitter (X): @Abletrust
You can also copy one of the posts below and feel free to personalize them.
Sample Social Media Text:
- Great news! More people with disabilities are entering and staying in the workforce. Participating in Disability Employment Awareness Month is a great way to keep that positive trend going! Visit www.abletrust.org/deam to learn how to show your support. #NDEAM #inclusiveflorida
- Disability Employment Awareness Month is a perfect time to spread the word about expanding disability-inclusive employment throughout Florida. You can help to raise awareness too! Share this information and join the celebration! #NDEAM #inclusiveflorida
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Disability Employment Awareness Month Graphics
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Share Your Story
- Share your story of inclusion and experience hiring persons with disabilities with us so we can include your story in our growing catalog of best practices. CLICK HERE to contact us.
