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Tag: National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Three people pose with an award certificate.

Oct. 25, 2023

DLA associate recognized with DOD disability award for outstanding contributions to agency

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “I didn’t think this could ever happen to me,” said Greg Ramsey, support agreement manager for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus, of being named one of the Defense Department’s outstanding employees with a disability for 2023.

Nov. 8, 2022

DLA Aviation hosts first virtual Reverse Industry Day featuring AbilityOne

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted its virtual Reverse Industry Day October 26, with five non-profit agencies whose products and support services help ensure employees with disabilities are able to hold and maintain employment and productive careers.

Three women standing on stage in the Operations Center Building 20 Auditorium with flags in the background. First woman is dressed in yellow and black dress with dark hair with purple highlights, the second woman is dressed in a white blouse and maroon pants with auburn hair and the third woman is dressed in a US Paralympic outfit of red pants, white/blue striped shirt and blue jacket and has blond hair.

Nov. 2, 2021

Disability Employment Awareness Month Program focuses on inclusion in the workplace

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Listening to just the audio of then 12-year-old Christopher Duffley singing the National Anthem at a 2013 Boston Red Sox baseball game, you would think he was Harry Connick Jr., or a young Michael Jackson and not the small red-headed autistic and blind boy who was seen on the screen at the 2021 Defense Federal Community National Disability Employment Awareness Month hybrid program at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center Auditorium on Oct. 20.

General supply specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden, Utah, selected as one of 21 Defense Department Outstanding Employees with a Disability for 2021.

Oct. 14, 2021

DLA Aviation at Ogden general supply specialist selected as one of the nation’s best

RICHMOND, Va — During his 13-year Army career, Aaron Wessman achieved the rank of staff sergeant, served in Iraq as part of the Global War on Terrorism and received numerous awards, including the Iraq Campaign and the Army’s Commendation and Achievement medals.

Nov. 4, 2019

Finding ability beyond disabilities in the workforce

Richmond, Va. — The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other legislative actions before it, have helped individuals with disabilities make great strides in being considered as equals alongside their professional peers. Despite these changes in the law, changes in thinking among employers remains a challenge.

One woman and five men pose following the HQC National Disability Employment Awareness Month event.

Oct. 17, 2019

Double amputee veteran perseveres with faith, humor

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Retired Army Col. Gregory Gadson credits God and his military team members for the ability to forge a new path as an entrepreneur, speaker, actor and advocate for wounded warriors after an IED rendered him a double amputee.

Oct. 30, 2018

Distribution’s Multicultural Committee celebrate contributions, workers with disabilities

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA — DLA Distribution’s Multicultural Committee recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates the Headquarters audience about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents with a panel program on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

DLA Troop Support employees visit exhibitor booths during the National Disability Awareness Month Expo and Ability One Day event October 25, 2017 in Philadelphia. This year’s national theme “Inclusion Drives Innovation” serves to bring awareness to non-profit organizations that employ disabled Americans while providing products and services to warfighters.

Oct. 31, 2017

Disabled Americans’ support to warfighters recognized at National Disability Awareness Month Expo

PHILADELPHIA — More than 500 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees visited the National Disability Awareness Month Expo and Ability One Day event Oct. 25 to celebrate this year’s national theme: “Inclusion Drives Innovation.”

Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, DLA Troop Support commander, discusses textile items with Industries for the Blind during the annual National Disability Employment Month Expo and Ability One Day event Oct. 26.

Nov. 3, 2016

Troop Support emphasizes inclusion during annual disability expo

PHILADELPHIA — About 500 DLA Troop Support employees took the opportunity to learn more about how people with disabilities support the warfighter during the annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month Expo and AbilityOne Day event Oct. 26.