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Dear NACDD Members and Friends – It’s now October and Time to spread the word that it’s Disability Employment Awareness Month. Please see all the helpful information below. Should you need anything further from us please contact Angela Castillo-Epps at xxxxxx@nacdd.org. We look forward to hearing how your Council is honoring this important month.

Best,

Donna

Subject: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

2015 is the 70th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!

NACDD’s Strategic Communications Subcommittee developed and curated resources to help DD Councils raise awareness during NDEAM (October). In August, the subcommittee conducted a webinar that included actions DD Councils can take to highlight NDEAM and educate people about the importance of employing people with developmental disabilities. The webinar featured materials provided by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), social media tools, and a collaborative statewide campaign that is working to spread awareness.

The theme for ODEP’s 2015 NDEAM Campaign is, “My disability is one part of who I am.”

For more information on the many different ways to raise awareness during October, check out the links below. If you have any questions about the resources or need them in an alternative format, please contact Angela Castillo-Epps (xxxxxx@nacdd.org) for assistance.

2015 NDEAM Resources:

Social Media Calendar

Webinar

Sample Proclamation (Michigan DD Council)

Sample Press Release (Michigan DD Council)

Donna A. Meltzer, CEO

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

1825 K Street, NW Suite 600

Washington, DC 20006

202-506-5813 extension 103

xxxxxx@nacdd.org

www.nacdd.org