2007 NDEAM Photo Page
Congress has designated each October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
This effort to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment actually began in 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week of 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.”
We would like to acknowledge the following businesses for their efforts in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the Syracuse Area:
- American Food and Vending
- Cardinal Health
- The Hampton Inn – Cortland
- Niland’s/Matrix Cleaning
- Old Country Buffet – Erie Boulevard
- Regal Cinema Carousel Center
