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Disability Employment Month: Key Events and Empowering Webinars

10/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

In October 2025, National Disability Employment Awareness Month features a panel on disability employment challenges hosted by Accessibility Services and Career Development Services, in-person and virtually.
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) will host a webinar on October 28, 2025, about Americans with disabilities in the workforce and the role of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in empowerment and innovation.
Registration is required for both events.

History

Historical Context

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990, marked a significant advancement in civil rights for individuals with disabilities, prohibiting discrimination in employment and public accommodations. This legislation built on earlier efforts, such as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and empowered organizations like the Association of University Centers on Disabilities to advocate for workforce inclusion, impacting millions of Americans.

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Story summary

In October 2025, National Disability Employment Awareness Month features a panel on disability employment challenges hosted by Accessibility Services and Career Development Services, in-person and virtually.
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) will host a webinar on October 28, 2025, about Americans with disabilities in the workforce and the role of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in empowerment and innovation.
Registration is required for both events.

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