Each October, the US Department of Labor sponsors National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which celebrates the past and present contributions of American workers with disabilities.
NDEAM 2022 focuses on the important role individuals with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce.
Stony Brook University celebrates NDEAM with the following events:
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution Free demonstration and panel discussion
Thursday, October 6, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
HSC, Lecture Hall 2 or via Zoom
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary in 2020. At this film screening and discussion Learn how a summer camp in the 1970s shaped the disability rights movement.
Inclusive recruitment and hiring: people with disabilities
Tuesday, October 11, 11 a.m. via Zoom
Moderator: Lin Tiedemann, Office of Equity and Access (OEA)
This session will cover how to engage in an inclusive recruitment process, from writing a job description to interviewing, with a focus on an inclusive and accessible process that aims to increase the pool of applicants for people with disabilities.
Accommodation Inquiries: An Introduction
Thursday, October 13, 11 a.m. via Zoom
Moderators: Karin Martinsen and Natalie Mertens, OEA
The when, why and how of accommodation requests. Participants will learn the legal basics of accommodations under the ADA, how Stony Brook University processes inquiries, manages ongoing accommodations, and best practices for supervisors.
Digital Accessibility: Test your web content
Tuesday, October 18, 11 a.m. via Zoom
Moderator: Glenn Dausch
Discover strategies and identify resources to help you meet your responsibilities to ensure the entire campus community can engage with your content.
Healthier & Mindfulness
Thursday, October 20, 11 a.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Catherine Duffy
Discovered the life-changing benefits of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), developed in 1979 by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. This session provides an introduction to practice.
Understanding hidden disabilities in the workplace
Tuesday, October 25 at 11 a.m. via Zoom
Moderator: Alexis Rodgers, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This session will highlight how awareness of hidden disabilities can help supervisors and employees create a more inclusive work environment.
Healthier & Chair Yoga
Thursday, October 27, 12 p.m. via Zoom
Presenter: Catherine Duffy
Chair yoga can improve flexibility, focus, strength, and mood.
Register online for each of these events. If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected] or (631) 632-6280.
