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NDEAM 2025
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October 2, 2025

Celebrating Value and Talent: NDEAM 2025

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October 2, 2025
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This October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to honor the contributions of workers with disabilities and to highlight the policies and practices that create more inclusive workplaces.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has announced this year’s theme: “Celebrating Value and Talent.” It’s a reminder that disability inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a business imperative.

Why this matters for employers

At Disclo, we see firsthand how powerful it is when organizations recognize and support employees with disabilities. The data tells a clear story:

  • 1.3 billion people worldwide identify as having a disability—the largest minority group in the world.
  • 70% of disabilities are non-apparent, meaning most accommodation needs aren’t visible.
  • Accommodation requests are rising, particularly among Gen Z, who are the most likely generation to request support.

When companies respond with empathy and structure, they don’t just reduce legal risk—they build trust, increase retention, and unlock talent that might otherwise go overlooked.

Moving from awareness to action

Celebrating NDEAM is important. But the real impact comes when awareness translates into action. That means:

  • Equipping managers to respond appropriately to accommodation requests.
  • Creating consistent, compliant processes for intake and documentation.
  • Building global readiness for evolving disability employment laws.

The theme “Celebrating Value and Talent” resonates with us at Disclo because we believe that every employee brings unique skills and perspectives to the workplace. Our role is to ensure organizations have the tools to recognize that value by meeting accommodation needs quickly, consistently, and respectfully.

Looking ahead

As the nation prepares to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, this year’s NDEAM not only honors past achievements, but it challenges employers to take bold steps now.

Accommodations done right don’t just protect compliance—they protect people. They create equitable access to opportunity. And they ensure that the value and talent of every worker can shine.

👉 Learn more about how Disclo helps organizations streamline accommodations and support employees worldwide.

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Celebrating Value and Talent: NDEAM 2025

Celebrating NDEAM is important. But the real impact comes when awareness translates into action.

This October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to honor the contributions of workers with disabilities and to highlight the policies and practices that create more inclusive workplaces.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has announced this year’s theme: “Celebrating Value and Talent.” It’s a reminder that disability inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a business imperative.

Why this matters for employers

At Disclo, we see firsthand how powerful it is when organizations recognize and support employees with disabilities. The data tells a clear story:

  • 1.3 billion people worldwide identify as having a disability—the largest minority group in the world.
  • 70% of disabilities are non-apparent, meaning most accommodation needs aren’t visible.
  • Accommodation requests are rising, particularly among Gen Z, who are the most likely generation to request support.

When companies respond with empathy and structure, they don’t just reduce legal risk—they build trust, increase retention, and unlock talent that might otherwise go overlooked.

Moving from awareness to action

Celebrating NDEAM is important. But the real impact comes when awareness translates into action. That means:

  • Equipping managers to respond appropriately to accommodation requests.
  • Creating consistent, compliant processes for intake and documentation.
  • Building global readiness for evolving disability employment laws.

The theme “Celebrating Value and Talent” resonates with us at Disclo because we believe that every employee brings unique skills and perspectives to the workplace. Our role is to ensure organizations have the tools to recognize that value by meeting accommodation needs quickly, consistently, and respectfully.

Looking ahead

As the nation prepares to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, this year’s NDEAM not only honors past achievements, but it challenges employers to take bold steps now.

Accommodations done right don’t just protect compliance—they protect people. They create equitable access to opportunity. And they ensure that the value and talent of every worker can shine.

👉 Learn more about how Disclo helps organizations streamline accommodations and support employees worldwide.

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