Video by Sgt. Gregory Muenchow | AFN Humphreys | 10.12.2022
National Disability Employment Awareness Month was declared in 1988 by the United States Congress for the month of October to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. The month is an extension of "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week" originally observed during the first week of October beginning in 1945....
Video by Airman 1st Class Corinna Morlan | 49th Wing | 10.11.2022
Julie Cardwell, 49th Force Support Squadron Exceptional Family Member Program family support coordinator, speaks about the importance of supporting families with disabilities for National Disability Employment Awareness Month at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Oct. 11, 2022. The EFMP helps maintain the highest quality of life for special needs family members by considering and......
Video by Quentin Melson | Chief of Naval Personnel | 10.14.2020
You have questions, we have answers: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Video by Giancarlo Casem | 412th Test Wing | 10.24.2019
A special demonstration event for wheelchair rugby was held at the base gym at Edwards Air Force Base, Oct. 24, to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Wheelchair rugby, also known as murderball, is a team event closely resembling rugby, however it is played entirely in modified wheelchairs. The demonstration was spearheaded by Andrew Skinner, the founder of the Triumph......
Video by Airman 1st Class Matthew Angulo and Sean Schroeder | 17th Training Wing | 10.18.2019
Base Supply Center contractor, Samantha Brown, helps keep Goodfellow supplied despite being visually impaired. Mrs. Brown is a perfect example of how we can overcome our challenges and continue to support the mission....
