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♿ 🧏🏽‍♀️👨🏼‍🦯 Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared October to be in NJ! This month we take an opportunity to recognize the contributions Americans with disabilities make to our society & to our workforce.
More on disability employment:
https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/disabilityemployment.html

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( )!

The theme for 2026 is “Celebrating Value and Talent” which recognizes the skills and contributions that Americans with disabilities add to the nation’s workplaces, communities, and economy.

🔗 Learn more about NDEAM here: dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

Employment Among People with Disabilities Ties All-Time High

Employment Among People with Disabilities Ties All-Time High Employment among Americans with disabilities tied a record high in August, while labor force participation reached a new all-time high, according to the September 2026 nTIDE Jobs Report.

Work, Accommodations, and Technology Survey – Your Voice Matters The NIDILRR-funded RRTC on Accommodations, Employment Support and Success for People with Physical Disabilities (ACCESS-PD) located at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites you to participate in the Work, Accommodations, and Technology (WAT) Survey.

Serv With Purpose - Alliance Center for Independence 📆 Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 20, 2026 to February 25, 2027 ⌚ 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 📌 ACI, 1090 King Georges Post Road, Edison, NJ 🎂 Ages 18 and up Serv With Purpose is a 17-week training program designed to help adults with disabilities build skills for employment in the restaurant, ...

ACI had its second annual Mock Interview Day. Over the course of two days, consumers had mock job interviews with staff members that they did not know. The consumers brought their resumes, dressed to impress, and sent thank you letters to their interviewers following the event. This experience gave the participants a chance to learn and grow!

The SRC & DVRS want to hear from you!

Register here: https://nj.gov/labor/career-services/special-services/individuals-with-disabilities/2026publicforums.shtml

Looking for a job? Visit the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development events page for upcoming job fairs and hiring events in your area.

Discover exciting opportunities, connect with industry experts, and learn about open positions at these events next week:

• ABM Industries
• Hackensack Meridian Health – Hospitality Sector
• Cibo Vita – Hiring Event

Click here for more information on these and other events: https://ow.ly/GCOo50Vhj6J