WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2021 – The American Bar Association joins our nation this October to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We welcome this opportunity to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and to educate others about the importance and value of a diverse workforce.
This year’s theme, "America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” emphasizes the need to include all Americans, and particularly people with disabilities, in the recovery from the pandemic.
Eliminating bias and enhancing diversity is one of the ABA’s core goals. Lawyers with disabilities provide unique and diverse perspectives that help law firms better reflect the clients they serve. We all benefit when our profession is more inclusive.
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