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National Disability Awareness Month

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We are pleased to announce our upcoming National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration.

The Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education (CRCPE) invites all members of the Virginia Tech community to attend a National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebration in October. CRCPE’s ADA and Accessibility Services team hosts the university’s NDEAM event annually to recognize the numerous and significant contributions of America's workers with disabilities.     

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Emily Ladau

2025 NDEAM | Celebrating Value and Talent

This year’s event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 10:30 –11:30 a.m. EST on Zoom and will feature bestselling author, activist, and speaker Emily Ladau. From her start on Sesame Street to speaking at the United Nations, Emily has inspired audiences worldwide. She will share insights on creating a culture of disability inclusion in the workplace as we celebrate the value and talent of workers with disabilities.

The event is free and will be held virtually via Zoom.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is organized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. The 2025 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” honors the contributions workers with disabilities bring to America’s workplaces and economy.

ASL interpreters and closed captioning will be available at the event. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation, contact Raksha Sharma at 540-231-2567 or raksha7@vt.edu by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.

Save the Date

Title: National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration
Topic: Celebrating Value and Talent
Date: Oct. 8, 2025

Time: 10:30 –11:30 a.m.
LocationZoom

2024 NDEAM | Access to Good Jobs for All