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Honoring the Contributions of Americans with Disabilities to the Workforce and National Progress
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is hosting its 2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) webinar, Past. Present. Progress., celebrating the impact of people with disabilities in shaping the U.S. workforce.
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm PST
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
This special event connects disability employment to America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting how University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) contribute to research, innovation, and advocacy in inclusive employment.
The program will feature perspectives on the past, present, and future of disability employment from national experts:
- Allan Bergman, Founder, High Impact Consulting
- Dr. Megan Henly, University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability UCEDD
- Johnny Collett, University of Kentucky Human Development Institute UCEDD
- Laura Slotkoff, Temple University Institute on Disabilities UCEDD
- Rylin Rodgers, Disability Policy Director, Microsoft Accessibility
Registration is now closed.
This year’s NDEAM celebration honors the ongoing contributions of Americans with disabilities to the workforce and recognizes the role of UCEDDs in advancing inclusive employment nationwide.
