<div class="ExternalClass26FDF3E894BB45D89A237A3D45E52F04"><p>October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
(NDEAM). As this month gets started, be sure to take advantage of the resources
Illinois workNet has that can assist you directly, or assist you as you
continue your work with individuals with disabilities&#58; <br></p><ul><li><a title="disabilityworks Website" href="/disabilityworks" target="_blank">disabilityworks
Website</a> </li><ul><li>Disability Benefits Estimator;</li><li>Disability Employment Guide;</li><li>New Video Series for Workers, Job Seekers, and
Employers;</li><li>Resources, and more<br></li></ul></ul><ul><li><a title="Illinois workNet – Employer Hiring Credits" href="/Jobs/Pages/HiringCredits.aspx" target="_blank">Illinois workNet – Employer Hiring Credits</a></li><li><a title="DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services" href="https&#58;//www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29727" target="_blank">DHS
Division of Rehabilitation Services</a></li><li><a title="State of Illinois – Disabled Workers Program" href="https&#58;//work4.illinois.gov/employment-resources/disabpgm.html" target="_blank">State
of Illinois – Disabled Workers Program</a><br></li><li><a title="AbilityLinks" href="https&#58;//abilitylinks.org/" target="_blank">AbilityLinks</a><br></li></ul><p>NDEAM is observed nationwide every October! Mark your
calendar for next year to make sure you participate in events in Illinois and
share with those you know. NDEAM is a way to celebrate the contributions of
workers with disabilities and it also helps organizations across the country
educate others on the value and impact of a diverse workforce. Organizations,
employers, friends, and family should all help to spread this message.<br></p></div>