Post on 29-Jul-2015
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October is National Disability
Employment Awareness Month
During this month we pay tribute to the accomplishments of Americans with disabilities whose work helps keep our nation’s economy strong; and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for everyone in America.
But this is just the beginning of the story…
Employment should be an opportunity available to
all
...but UNEMPLOYMENTamong the visually impaired
and severely disabled is at a
staggering 70%
Finding Employment and holding onto it are difficult
Their path to employment is filled with many obstacles
• Lack of Appropriate Jobs• Employer Negativity
• Transportation • Employee Negativity
And they often need help overcoming these
obstacles
Our Goal is to help by building AWARENESS about the overwhelming odds these individuals face while seeking employment because…
…awareness creates opportunities
That is where the true spirit of NDEAM’S message lies…
…in the efforts of those who desire to create this awareness…efforts evident in the observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year.
Are you willing to become a part of this
EFFORT
IT REQUIRES TEAMWORK!
The
is yours…
• PETERSON AFB, CO• GRAND FORKS AFB, ND• MCCONNELL AFB, KS• FAIRCHILD AFB, WA• US AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO
• F.E.WARREN AFB, WY• MINOT AFB, ND• MOUNTAIN HOME AFB, ID• WHITEMAN AFB, MO• OFFUTT AFB, NE• FT. CARSON, CO
MEET OUR TEAM• NAS LEMOORE, CA• NSA MID-SOUTH, TN• BUCKLEY AFB, CO• FT. RILEY, KS• FT LEAVENWORTH, KS
Your decision to make a change in the lives of these individuals will set you on a journey that will never end….
And progress comes one life at a time, like the individual pieces of a
jigsaw puzzle slowly coming together.
So together we must OPTIMIZE all of our resources - our talents, our knowledge, our creativity and our
ideas!
Your efforts will
achieve
And lives will be changed!
Are you ready? Then let’s Go!
Welcome to the Envision Xpress celebration of NDEAM!
Growing Awareness
Growing AbilityOne
Dollars
Employment, made possible through the AbilityOne program, brings sweet dividends
for two of McConnell’s visually impaired employees
Everyone enjoyed cake at McConnell’s recent NDEAM celebration but John Moore, manager treated his visually impaired employees, Michelle and Bryan with their very own cupcakes. Both employees are examples of how NDEAM and the AbilityOne program pay off huge dividends. They have overcome the obstacles and succeeded!
McConnell
Fort Riley made sure their customers knew what the celebration was all about
Fort Riley
The message was right on target…
…and Millington’s interactive tour gave employees the perfect opportunity to
chat with attendees about NDEAM and AbilityOne
Millington
Mountain Home
National Disability Employment
Awareness Month!There was no shortage of posters touting the benefits of the AbilityOne Program at Mountain Home’s celebration
EMPLOYMENT – The final breakthrough of success!
A representative from “A Ticket to Success “ was on hand at Lemoore’s celebration to explain how they play a part in securing employment for the visually impaired and severely disabled.
Lemoore
Anyone for a game of Connect Four….
BLINDFOLDED??
Leavenworth’s visually impaired employee demonstrates adaptive aids as well as her skill at Connect Four!
Leavenworth
Was it the tale of the one that got away or the
breadth of the value of the AbilityOne program?
Whiteman
The adaptive aids display at McConnell’s NDEAM celebration gave attendees an IDEA of the aids available and how they can help the visually impaired overcome obstacles in the workplace
McConnell
Millington’s visually impaired employee, Christian Mister uses his magnifying glass so all can see the carving in this special tree created just for their NDEAM celebration.
Christian knows, all too well, the reality of this message. In his words – “ I am a living witness of the truth of that message”.
October offers the perfect
time of year to celebrate NDEAM
Millington
WHAT’S NDEAM?Lemoore Employees were ready to greet customers and answer any questions about the reason for the celebration. Making others aware is what the event is all about…one more piece of the puzzle!
Lemoore
NDEAM 2012There was no mirror, mirror on the wall but plenty of banners and posters helped to spread the word of the special celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base
Whiteman
Mountain Home
Offutt’s NDEAM celebration included educating the attendees
Offutt’s manager demonstrates a simulator of various types of visual impairments while their visually
impaired employee demonstrates adaptive aidsOffutt
It was a great time to cook and eat at Peterson’s
NDEAM celebration!
Peterson
Never Doubt the Power of Pink, Pizza or AbilityOne!
Air Force Academy
I see something you don’t see and it’s……yeah sure; does she really think a little camo can hide THAT
HAT??
Buckley
National Disability
Employment Awareness Month!
The Banners and Cake
at Buckley Air Force Base left
no doubt of what the
celebration was all about.
Looks like everyone at Millington enjoyed
“BUILDING AWARENESS” But the trick is, doing
it in less than 30 second
s and making
it stay
!
Millington
Minot
Where’s the Beef - or is that Venison or Moose or Bear or…?
Feeding folks is a sure way of getting them to your NDEAM celebration
Ladder Toss was the hit of the day at F.E. Warren’s
NDEAM Celebration
F.E. Warren
BUILDING AWARENESS – OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
Gloria Bradler, Customer Service Representative at Ft. Carson takes advantage of their recent NDEAM celebration to demonstrate how adaptive aids help visually impaired employees to overcome obstacles in their every day work duties.
Ft. Carson
They all pulled together and got this feast ready just in time for their
NDEAM celebration
Leavenworth
Study First, Snack Second, Door Prize Third!
Flyers were on hand to educate attendees about NDEAM and AbilityOne
Lemoore
One piece, two pieces….oh this BIG piece will fit
nicely right here!
Air Force Academy
Pizza was the treat of choice at Air Force Academy’s recent NDEAM celebration
It’s easy to smile when you know your purchases provide employment for over 46,000 visually impaired and severely disabled individuals
Whiteman
…and AbilityOne products provided this Peterson employee with the perfect opportunity to tell others about NDEAM
Peterson
Banners, posters…
Lemoore
AWARENESS and Chili Go Hand-in-Hand at Lemoore For many years a chili cook-off has proven to be a sure winner for drawing a crowd
Education sometimes comes piece by piece until you have the whole picture
A table displaying adaptive aids along with an Envision/AbilityOne video help to spread AWARENESS
Ft. Riley
The Plan: Entice them with donuts and fill them with
valuable knowledge of NDEAM and AbilityOne – one bite, one fact at a time!
Ft. Carson
MAPPINGthe destination of over 46,000 visually impaired
and severely disabled individuals with AbilityOne dollars
Interactive stations placed throughout the store offered guests at Millington an opportunity to see how important their AbilityOne dollars actually are
Millington
Just Like AbilityOne – With Spin-a-Prize everyone is a WINNER!
Lemoore
A table full of goodies was a sure crowd pleaser at Fort Riley’s NDEAM
celebration
Ft. Riley
Offutt’s team was ready for questions about NDEAM and the AbilityOne Program
Offutt
The real message behind the celebration at AFA was flying high and wide
Air Force Academy
Minot
Congrats Minot!It looks like you came up with the most logical
answer of where to hang that second banner….by the food!
Mountain Home Air Force Base
From near and far, your AbilityOne team provides quality products and services to the federal government
Mountain Home
Visitors from several different commands enjoyed the festivities at Offutt’s NDEAM celebration
Offutt
Teamwork and planning spell SUCCESS for Ft. Carson’s annual NDEAM celebration.
Ft. Carson
Grand Fork’s Employees were ready for the NDEAM celebrations of the day
Grand Forks
Hmmm….pink hat distraction again. I’m going for the GOOD Stuff!!!!
It looks like this pink hat was all a part of a master plan at the AFA NDEAM Celebration!!!
Air Force Academy
With AbilityOne-Every Penny
Counts!
Millington
And concentration counts when you’re
guessing the weight of our pennies!
F.E. Warren
The food was great and the games
were fun, but the rewards of the AbilityOne program are life-
changing!!
When you just don’t have the answers, adaptive aids can provide a solution
McConnell
A visually impaired employee at McConnell demonstrates a money identifier for one of their customers.
Treats
Celebrating NDEAM withsnacks is always fun and tasty!!
Grand Forks