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Navy Rear Adm. Chase, SC, Commander DLA Distribution official photo.

Oct. 13, 2022

DLA Distribution Commander delivers National Disability Awareness Month message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This October, we celebrate the 77th National Disability Employment Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the theme for this year’s awareness month is, “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation,” in recognition of the vital role people with disabilities play in making the nation’s workforce diverse and inclusive.

Graphic depicts 40th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards and DLA's honor of winning the best mid-sized component award.

Oct. 6, 2020

DLA earns DOD awards for its commitment to employees with disabilities

ARLINGTON, Va. — DLA celebrated a fourth consecutive win in the best mid-sized component award category and a DLA Energy financial systems analyst was also recognized as an outstanding DOD employee with a disability during the 40th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony Oct. 1.

People with disabilities have a purpose, says Arthur Everette II, a contract specialist for DLA Energy’s Utilities Privatization Division.

Oct. 29, 2019

National Disability Awareness Month Spotlight: Arthur Everette II

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — People with disabilities have a purpose, says Arthur Everette II, a contract specialist for DLA Energy’s Utilities Privatization Division.

Photo of a female with the DLA logo in the background.

Oct. 25, 2019

National Disability Awareness Month Spotlight: LaTonya Beach

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Senior Procurement Policy Analyst LaTonya Beach credits her professional success to DLA's Reasonable Accommodation Program. She gleans hope and confidence from a support system that destigmatizes her disability.

Three men pictured; man in center of picture is signing to another.

Oct. 23, 2019

National Disability Awareness Month Spotlight: John Slone

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — John Slone believes one’s disability is not an obstacle to working with other people and that individual differences provide an opportunity to explore alternative ideas.

Woman using mat cutting machine.

Oct. 18, 2019

National Disability Awareness Month Spotlight: Angie Shannon

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Visual Information Specialist Angie Shannon promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace where she is able to thrive. She also participated in a new partnership between DLA and Gallaudet University that sustains Defense Department leadership support to hiring disabled employees.