October is National Disability Employment awareness month so here are 6 things we wish you knew about working (or not working) with a disability. 1. We want to work: many of us just can’t do it in inaccessible conditions. Most disabled people want to work and miss the sense of purpose it brings. Not working isn’t a “break,” it’s often heartbreaking. The problem usually isn’t ability, it’s inaccessible workplaces, rigid expectations, or lack of support. 2. The system isn’t built for us, and the s

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating Mike Hess — a tech veteran, disabilities advocate, and unapologetic barrier-breaker. 💥 After years of being the “token blind guy” in corporate America, Mike decided he had enough. He left his career to found the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT), an organization that trains and equips blind, low vision, and disabled professionals to land the careers they deserve. From punching back at stereotypes to creating opportunity, M

October 2025 is the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce. Throughout this month we are celebrating real people with real disabilities who have real talent and real careers. #NDEAM #InclusionWorks | Quantum Rehab

2.3K views · 375 reactions | In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, learn how Kevin Fitzpatrick works to create a more inclusive workplace. Watch more of Kevin’s story: https://pepsi.co/3e77Nb1 | PepsiCo | Facebook