Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month

 Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is joining the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "Access to Good Jobs for All."

The history of NDEAM traces back to 1945, when it started as a week and focused only on people with physical disabilities. Later, it expanded to a full month, and its name and scope evolved to acknowledge the importance of increasing the workforce inclusion of people with all nature of disabilities.

“Our communities and economy are strengthened by the inclusion of all people, including people with disabilities,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Taryn M. Williams. “Their contributions have historically been vital to our nation’s success and are more important today than ever. We must build an accessible, equitable economy that fully includes the talent and drive of those with disabilities.”

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is proud to be a part of this year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  "We want to spread the important message that we value all perspectives, including people of all abilities.” 

We would like to show our sincere appreciation to community employers who hire people of all abilities and congratulate individuals who have improved their lives through employment.  The collaboration with employers to provide meaningful employment is remarkable in our four-county area of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle Counties. 

Employers and employees in all industries can learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and ways they can promote its messages—during October and throughout the year—by visiting dol.gov/NDEAM.  If you would like more information about employment services and hiring qualified candidates, please contact Margie Hale-Manley at 989-358-7871.