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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is observed every October to celebrate the skills, talents, and contributions of Americans with disabilities in the workforce, while raising awareness of employment barriers they face.
This month and throughout the year, we recognize the positive impact people with disabilities have on New Jersey’s workplaces, communities, and economy.
NDEAM 2026 Webinar Series
October 8 – Employment for All: A Workshop for Individuals and Families on Supported Employment
Learn how essential employment can be in the life of those with disabilities and examine how parents and families can contribute to their success.
October 15 – An Overview of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Explore the five components of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and discover opportunities designed to help students with disabilities explore careers, build skills, and prepare for employment, post-secondary education or training, and life after high school.
October 22 – Working and Keeping Your Benefits: Understanding NJ WorkAbility
Learn how NJ WorkAbility helps people with disabilities work and earn income while maintaining their Medicaid health coverage.
October 29 – Project SEARCH: Preparing Students and Adults with IDD for Competitive Integrated Employment
Learn about a transition-to-work internship program that gives students and adults with disabilities hands-on work experience and helps them build the skills they need to get and keep a job.
