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North Carolina Celebrates Disability Employment; UK Boosts Job Support

10/17/2025

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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month on October 10, highlighting a disability-inclusive workforce.
The event featured stories from workers with disabilities and highlighted initiatives like Inclusion Works and Project Spark.
In 2024, over 4,000 clients exited vocational rehabilitation for competitive employment.
The United Kingdom's Department for Work and Pensions is redeploying 1,000 Jobcentre staff to aid sickness-benefit recipients, aiming to support 65,000 this financial year.

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Story summary

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month on October 10, highlighting a disability-inclusive workforce.
The event featured stories from workers with disabilities and highlighted initiatives like Inclusion Works and Project Spark.
In 2024, over 4,000 clients exited vocational rehabilitation for competitive employment.
The United Kingdom's Department for Work and Pensions is redeploying 1,000 Jobcentre staff to aid sickness-benefit recipients, aiming to support 65,000 this financial year.