LMI Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month

LMI is joining the federal government in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign in October. NDEAM educates the American people about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme, established by U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, is Access to Good Jobs for All.

The history of NDEAM traces back to 1945, when it started as a week-long observance focused only on people with physical disabilities. Later, it expanded to a full month and its name and scope evolved to acknowledge the importance of increasing the workforce inclusion of people with all nature of disabilities.

“Our theme in 2024, ‘Access to Good Jobs for All,’ speaks to our commitment to expand the number of employment opportunities for people with disabilities and the quality of those opportunities,” explained Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy Taryn M. Williams. “Good jobs change lives and all workers—including disabled people—deserve the opportunity to prepare for success in high-quality, good-paying jobs in workplaces free of discrimination.”

Reflecting this year’s theme, throughout the month, LMI will be engaging in activities that raise awareness, build understanding, and show our commitment to an accessible and equitable work culture. These efforts include  

• a contest with the winner’s artwork incorporated into a new, company-wide Zoom background in honor of NDEAM,
• participation in recruiting events to support people with disabilities, and
• a series of educational articles on issues related to NDEAM throughout the month in LMI’s weekly internal employee newsletter.

“By tapping into the unique skills and perspectives of individuals with disabilities, we foster innovation, drive growth, and create a more inclusive workplace,” said Stephanie Anderson, vice president of talent acquisition at LMI. “We are proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month and remain committed to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities.”

“By tapping into the unique skills and perspectives of individuals with disabilities, we foster innovation, drive growth, and create a more inclusive workplace.” 

Stephanie Anderson, LMI vice president of talent acquisition

Employers and employees in all industries can learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and ways they can promote its messages—during October and throughout the year—by visiting the Office of Disability Employment Policy website.  

About the LMI Accessibility Matters Community of Practice

LMI’s Accessibility Matters community of practice disseminates best practice information throughout LMI to promote accessibility and further develop remediation capabilities that benefit our customers and our workforce.

About the LMI Disability Employee Resource Group

The Disability employee resource group’s mission is to help those who have a disability feel comfortable in the workplace and reach their goals; educate those without a disability and those who have or might have disability; and promote inclusivity, dignity, respect, quality, equality, and self-determination. Learn more on LMI’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility page.