National
Disability
Employment
Awareness
Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month was declared in 1988 by the United States Congress for the month of October to bring awareness to needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities in the workplace. At the National Institutes of Health (NIH), we want to make greater strides toward increasing diversity and utilizing resources to improve inclusion. This commemorative month's theme is "Impacting Scientific Discovery through Disability Inclusion," we look to celebrate those in the disability community that have made an impact here at NIH. Let's continue to pay tribute to the accomplishments of those with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation's economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
Activities & Events
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10:30 - 11:30 AMat Natcher Conference Center, Balcony B
Join us as we honor those who demonstrate unconditional commitment, compassion, and understanding towards the disability community, as well as those who bring more of themselves into the workplace to make it more inclusive.
What is a disability champion? A champion is a member of the Disability community, they bring more of themselves into the workplace to make it more inclusive for the specific, named groups that are encompassed within the Disability community, while making an impact to scientific discovery at the NIH.
What is a disability ally? An ally is a member of an advantaged social group who uses social power to take a stand against injustice directed at other groups. These individuals should help to advance the Disability community in research or help to make NIH a more welcoming environment for individuals in Disability communities.
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Focus not on the differences of people but the talent of the individual.
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