National Employment Disability Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated each October and commemorates the historical and current contributions of workers with disabilities. Employers across the nation bring awareness to their inclusive policies and practices to increase accessibility for all employees. The National Office of Disability Employment Policy has chosen "Advancing Access and Equity" as the theme for this year. We all can play a part in advancing equity alongside those with disabilities. We invite you to explore the resources below to build awareness and how you can get involved in this year's events.
While this page is the result of a collaborative effort, it is not a comprehensive resource. We encourage students, faculty, and staff to explore other resources and to feel free to share those that may add to the richness of this page. Please email any insights to [email protected].
The United States Department of Labor shares its 2023 theme of Advancing Access and Equity and reinforces the importance of advancing access for all Americans in the workplace. (United States Department of Labor, 2023) (Duration 3:19)
Events | Learn | Engage | Resources
Events
Please check back in October to find a full list of on-campus and off-campus events commemorating Disability Employment Awareness Month
Learn
Disability History: A Part of American Heritage
United States Office of Disability Employment Policy
Browse this overview of major milestones in disability history
Disability Etiquette
Job Accommodation Network
A resource to learn recruitment, interview, and workplace etiquette when engaging with individuals who have disabilities
Self-paced Training: Strategies for Disability Inclusion
Earn Assistance and Resources Network on Disability Inclusion
Explore EARN's training series on disability inclusion in the workplace
Disability Justice
The Ford Foundation
Disability advocates highlight why disability is important to social justice work and how to be inclusive. "Together we can celebrate how our differences unite us" (The Ford Foundation, 2021) (Duration 5:08)
Terminology
The Difference Between Person-First and Identity-First Language
National Institutes of Health
Consider how language can impact others
Disability Civil Rights History
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
The United States Department of Justice
A resource of federal disability rights laws that ensure opportunities for people with disabilities
Disability Justice Pioneers and Advocates
Judy Heumann: Special Advisor for International Disability Rights
United States Department of State
Heumann is responsible for the implementation of national legislation for programs in special education, disability research, vocational rehabilitation, and independent living
Claudia Gordon is the first deaf black female attorney in the United States. She recounts her journey toward being an advocate for inclusive spaces for all (TEDx Talks, 2018) (Duration 16:30)
Advancing Access and Equity at Stetson
Students:
A list of a few resources for students with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] if you would like more information
Accessibility Resources for Students with Disabilities or Foreign Students
Stetson Law Accessibility Office
Resources for students seeking accessibility resources
Employees:
Please note this is not a comprehensive list of resources for employees with disabilities and those wishing to create inclusive spaces at the College of Law. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you would like more information
Employee Benefits
Stetson Law Human Resources
A list of benefits for Stetson Law employees
Resources for Accessibility Across Campus
Stetson Law Accessibility Office
Tips for faculty and staff on how to increase accessibility across campus
Engage
EveryBody: An Artifact History of Disability in America
The Smithsonian
Disability history is American history
Webinar: Living with a Disability in the Legal Profession
Judges and lawyers share their individual experiences living with disabilities in the legal profession, both positive and negative. (American Bar Association) (Duration 1:27:40)
Resources
Disability Community Network at Stetson Law
ADA Coordinator
Disability Allied Law Student Association (DALSA)
Resources for Accessibility Across Campus for Students, Faculty, and Staff
Learn more about Disability Law
American Bar Association Resources
Internships for Law Students with Disabilities
Accessibility