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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Society's Assets is proud to join the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy and many other organizations in celebrating the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year's commemoration offers people, organizations, and legislators an opportunity to raise awareness about disability employment issues and recognize the impact of individuals with disabilities not only in Wisconsin but across the country.

"Although National Disability Employment Awareness Month provides a platform to recognize the work of individuals with disabilities, their contributions should be recognized year-round," said Karl Kopp, Executive Director of Society's Assets.

All businesses should continue to commit to fostering an inclusive workforce, one in which all people are recognized for their abilities and talents.

About Society's Assets - - Society's Assets is a local nonprofit that, since 1974, provides independent living services serving people of any age with any disability who live in Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock, and Jefferson counties. Services include: life skills traning; advocacy; peer support; youth services; information and referral; in-home personal care; demonstrations and loans of adaptive equipment; assessments for home modifications; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) consultation, assistance with applying for Social Security and other government program; and transportation information. If you have a disability and need help, call 800-378-9128.