National Disability Employment Awareness Month: October 2023

October 2023

Press Release Number: CB23-SFS.142

From the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP):

“Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees. ODEP has chosen "Advancing Access and Equity" as its theme for NDEAM 2023. NDEAM en español.”

Key Stats

Source: 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates. Scroll down below More Stats for the latest 2022 ACS tables.

Infographic, Working With a Disability (July 2023)

More Stats

From Census.gov / Topics / Health / Disability:

Disability Data (Tables and Tools)

Sources are the Census Bureau and other federal agencies, if applicable. For additional Disability data, please visit the subtopic pages.
Disability Library

Online collections of audio, infographics, photos, publications, videos, working papers, etc. The Census Bureau Library in Suitland, MD, is open to the public.
Disability Newsroom

Here you will find news and updates related to Disability. Visit the Newsroom for news releases published by the Census Bureau.
Disability Publications
Disability Visualizations

Data made visual with charts, tables, maps, and other graphic elements. They are often interactive and contain text for labeling, not narration.
Guidance for Disability Data Users

Learn about subjects covered by the data and which data tool to use. Find out about handbooks, data users groups, and related topics.