October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

“As we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October we commemorate the many contributions of people with disabilities to our country's cultural vitality. Through their artwork, their advocacy, their example, they show us how equity & access in the workplace can enlarge all of our worlds. I encourage you to visit the Stories section on arts.gov to meet disabled artists, including Gordon Sasaki, Gaelynn Lea, & Kinetic Light's Alice Sheppard & Laurel Lawson, who are changing th

Are you a person with disabilities looking for a career in the arts? Or an employer, educator, or grant maker who wants to improve employment outcomes for disabled artists and cultural workers? Check out the Toolkit on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities for resources, information, and guidance.

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