Communications Toolkit

NDEAM


Photo of people with disabilities sitting around a conference room table.  There is a woman sitting in a mobility scooter, a woman seated with her guide dog laying under the table, and a man with dwarfism sitting in front of his laptop.  Text at top of graphic reads:  National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  Bottom of the graphic has the wording:  Celebrate.  Advancing Access and Equity.  DOR logo in bottom right corner. #NDEAM.
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Diversify

Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram

(Organization Name) celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the contributions that employees with disabilities bring to the workforce. Celebrate employers whose hiring practices show their commitment to diversity and inclusion. There can’t be a California for All without Equity for All.
#NDEAM #DORWorks #CaliforniaForAll

Twitter

October is #NDEAM. We celebrate CA employers who are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and hiring individuals with disabilities.
#NDEAM

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Photo of people with disabilities sitting around a conference room table. There is a woman sitting in a mobility scooter, a woman seated with her guide dog laying under the table, and a man with dwarfism sitting in front of his laptop. Text at top of graphic reads: National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Bottom of the graphic has the wording: Celebrate. Advancing Access and Equity. DOR logo in bottom right corner. #NDEAM.


Photo of man using a wheelchair with his back to the camera, facing a multicultural interview panel.  He is handing them a folder and paperwork.  Text at top of graphic reads: National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  Bottom of the graphic has the wording:  Recruit.  Advancing Access and Equity.  DOR logo in bottom right corner.  #NDEAM.
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Recruit

Facebook/LinkedIn

When employers are looking for qualified candidates, it’s important to make sure the recruitment reach is wide enough to attract a diverse talent pool. Here are five tips for employers to strengthen hiring practices and recruit candidates with disabilities:

  1. Be mindful of language
  2. Refine the job requirements
  3. Provide necessary accommodations
  4. Understand what you can and cannot ask
  5. Get feedback from existing employees

TIPS on inclusive hiring practices
#NDEAM #DORWorks #CaliforniaForAll

Instagram

When employers are looking for qualified candidates, it’s important to make sure the recruitment reach is wide enough to attract a diverse talent pool. Here are five tips for employers to strengthen hiring practices and recruit candidates with disabilities:

  1. Be mindful of language
  2. Refine the job requirements
  3. Provide necessary accommodations
  4. Understand what you can and cannot ask
  5. Get feedback from existing employees

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#NDEAM #DORWorks #CaliforniaForAll

Twitter

October is #NDEAM. Find out what employers can do to strengthen hiring practices to recruit job seekers with disabilities.

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Photo of man using a wheelchair with his back to the camera, facing a multicultural interview panel. He is handing them a folder and paperwork. Text at top of graphic reads: National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Bottom of the graphic has the wording: Recruit. Advancing Access and Equity. DOR logo in bottom right corner. #NDEAM.


Photo of man with his back to the camera signing with people on a Zoom-type application.  Nine people are pictured on his computer monitor and they are using American sign language.  The man is seated in his office.  The walls are made of red brick and the desk is made of a pale wood.  Text at top of graphic reads:  National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  Hire.  Bottom of the graphic has the wording:  Advancing Access and Equity.  DOR logo in bottom right corner.  #NDEAM.
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Hire

Facebook/LinkedIn

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Hiring individuals with disabilities is not only good for the workforce, but employers may also be able to take advantage of financial incentives, like the EmployABILITY Business Grant. Find out how California business owners can grow their business, upgrade their hiring, and provide job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. https://www.employabilityca.com/

#NDEAM #EmployABILITY #DORWorks

Twitter

It’s #NDEAM. Find out how the EmployABILITY Business Grant can help businesses grow and hire individuals with disabilities.
#NDEAM #EmployABILITY

Instagram

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Hiring individuals with disabilities is not only good for the workforce, but employers may also be able to take advantage of financial incentives, like the EmployABILITY Business Grant. Click the link in bio to learn how California business owners can grow their business, upgrade their hiring, and provide job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Photo of man with his back to the camera signing with people on a Zoom-type application. Nine people are pictured on his computer monitor and they are using American sign language. The man is seated in his office. The walls are made of red brick and the desk is made of a pale wood. Text at top of graphic reads: National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Hire. Bottom of the graphic has the wording: Advancing Access and Equity. DOR logo in bottom right corner. #NDEAM.


Photo of visually impaired woman typing on her cellphone.  There are books on a shelf in the background behind her.  She is wearing a light green button-down shirt with a design on the top middle of the garment. Text at top of graphic reads: National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  Bottom of the graphic has the wording:  Retain.  Advancing Access and Equity.  DOR logo in bottom right corner.  #NDEAM.
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Retain

Facebook/LinkedIn

Providing a positive and respectful work climate should be standard policy for companies and can contribute to higher employee retention. There are many things employers can do to ensure that employees with disabilities are being treated in a way that is respectful and inclusive. Disability etiquette provides a basic understanding of appropriate and acceptable ways to communicate with and about people with disabilities. Click on the link to learn about the disability awareness and etiquette trainings offered by California’s Department of Rehabilitation.

Instagram

Providing a positive and respectful work climate should be standard policy for companies and can contribute to higher employee retention. There are many things employers can do to ensure that employees with disabilities are being treated in a way that is respectful and inclusive. Disability etiquette provides a basic understanding of appropriate and acceptable ways to communicate with and about people with disabilities. Click on the link in bio to learn about the disability awareness and etiquette trainings offered by California’s Department of Rehabilitation.
#NDEAM

Twitter

A positive work climate can help with employee retention. Learn how disability etiquette can create an inclusive workplace for employees with disabilities.
#NDEAM

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Photo of visually impaired woman typing on her cellphone. There are books on a shelf in the background behind her. She is wearing a light green button-down shirt with a design on the top middle of the garment. Text at top of graphic reads: National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Bottom of the graphic has the wording: Retain. Advancing Access and Equity. DOR logo in bottom right corner. #NDEAM.


Photo of woman with Down syndrome working in an office.  Her laptop is open, and she has a clipboard and a pen in her hand.  She is smiling at the camera and wearing a green dress.  Text reads:  National Disability Employment Awareness Month at the top of the graphic.  Bottom of the graphic has the wording: Advance.  Advancing access and equity.  DOR logo in bottom right corner.  #NDEAM.
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Advance

Facebook/LinkedIn

To ensure that all employees within an organization have a pathway to advance in their career, it is critical that managers understand how to provide employees with disabilities accessible and inclusive opportunities and guidance for their professional growth and success. Learn more about helping employees with disabilities in the workplace

Instagram

To ensure that all employees within an organization have a pathway to advance in their career, it is critical that managers understand how to provide employees with disabilities accessible and inclusive opportunities and guidance for their professional growth and success. Click the link in bio to learn more.

Twitter

Learn how to create an inclusive career pathway for employees with disabilities.

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Photo of woman with Down syndrome working in an office. Her laptop is open, and she has a clipboard and a pen in her hand. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a green dress. Text reads: National Disability Employment Awareness Month at the top of the graphic. Bottom of the graphic has the wording: Advance. Advancing access and equity. DOR logo in bottom right corner. #NDEAM.