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Activities & Events
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October 2021 This year’s theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Accessibility Now and Always, celebrates the NIH’s commitment to accessibility now and in the future. With the signing of Executive Order 13985 , the current administration has made it clear that accessibility is a priority and that everyone is responsible for ensuring the federal government is accessible for People with Disabilities. The increase of virtual meetings over the past two years has been especially important in demonstrating why accessibility matters and how we can evolve our strategies to make the workplace more accessible. To spread awareness, you can participate in the Accessibility Matters movement by virtually sharing how accessibility has impacted you. Want to join the campaign? Follow the instructions below: Print or download the "Accessibility Matters" campaign flyer . Explain how accessibility has impacted you (either at the NIH or in other settings). Post the flyer on social media using the hashtags #AccessibilityMatters #NIH_NDEAM (you may include an image of yourself holding your flyer). You can also send it to David.Rice@nih.gov , please send it with the subject line: “Accessibility Flyer — your name, your IC”.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Event Host: The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Disability Engagement Committee The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is pleased to celebrate October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) as we remain deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our research and workplace. This year marks the third annual awards ceremony to showcase the theme of Accessibility Matters: Now and Always. This campaign solidifies our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility for all.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Event Host: EDI, NINR, and the Clinical Center Nursing Department Speaker: Ms. Ryann Mason As part of the celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), in partnership with the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and the Clinical Center Nursing Department, will host Ms. Ryann Mason as this year’s keynote speaker.
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1:00 PM Event Host: EDI, NIEHS Speaker: David Rice David Rice, Acting Director of the Special Emphasis Program Branch, will give a presentation on Disability Inclusion. He will discuss what the word disability means to the audience and engage in a dialogue to explore the range of definitions. He will also explain some of the laws that have made the most significant impact on the Disability Community and how those laws shaped his life.