About
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual awareness effort that is held each October. The annual commemoration raises awareness about disability employment issues, and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year, it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces back to 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
At SCU, we have decided to broaden the focus beyond employment and make it Disability Awareness Month.
2023 Calendar of Events
Current Calendar of Events as of October 15, 2023. Please check back for additional events and updates.
| DATE | EVENT INFORMATION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| October 19 |
Superfest Disability Film Festival Screening Showing the following selected short films:
and followed by talk back by the Disability and Chronic Illness Network |
6:30pm - 8:00pm Recital Hall, Music and Dance Bldg |
| October 20 |
Superfest Disability Film Festival Screening Showing the following selected short films:
|
4:00pm - 6:00pm Parlors B/C, Benson |
| October 21 |
Superfest Disability Film Festival Screening Showing the following selected short films:
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1:00pm - 3:00pm Williman Room, Benson |
Planning Committee
A special thank you to the Planning committee for this insight and support, as well to our campus partners:
- Ray Plaza and Chris Harris (conveners)
- Laura Ellingson
- Cole Habeck
- Molly King
- Noel Kridler
- Karen Peculba
- Bill Stevens
- Amy Yasukawa