U.S. Postal Service Employees with Disabilities Awareness
Topic: Disability Awareness
Author: U.S. Postal Service
Published: 2012/10/08 - Updated: 2022/01/27
Contents: Summary - Introduction - Main Item - Related Topics
Synopsis: The U.S. Postal Service joins forces with National Association of People with Disabilities and other organizations to recognize talents of American workers living with disabilities. Employees can use the Postal Reasonable Accommodation Assistance Center (PRAAC) website - a one-stop resource for employees and managers to find reference material, definitions and useful links to help employees better understand reasonable accommodations. The Campaign for Disability Employment seeks to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers, and others, to recognize the value and talent that people with disabilities bring to the workplace.
Introduction
The U.S. Postal Service, which employs more than 40,000 individuals with reportable disabilities, will join forces with the National Association of People with Disabilities, the U.S. Business Leadership Network and other organizations to celebrate and recognize the many and varied talents of American workers living with disabilities.
Main Item
"The Postal Service is pleased to join agencies nationwide in recognizing the vital role employees with disabilities play in our workforce," said Deborah Giannoni-Jackson, vice president for employee resource management. "We continue to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that engages all employees, including those with disabilities."
Postal employees with disabilities have access to a variety of assistive technology tools, including - but not limited to - Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Video Relay Service (VRS) for the deaf or hard of hearing and screen reading software and text readers for those with visual impairments.
Employees can use the Postal Reasonable Accommodation Assistance Center (PRAAC) website - a one-stop resource for employees and managers to find reference material, definitions and useful links to help employees better understand reasonable accommodations.
Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness is a national campaign to raise awareness about people living with disabilities to dispel negative stereotypes about disability and employment. This year's theme "A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do," promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce inclusive of those with disabilities.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month dates back to 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Campaign for Disability Employment
The Campaign for Disability Employment seeks to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers, and others, to recognize the value and talent that people with disabilities bring to the workplace. The campaign is a collaborative effort involving organizations such as the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD); the National Business and Disability Council (NBDC) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Black Enterprise and Hispanic Business magazines ranked the Postal Service as a leader in workforce diversity.
Attribution/Source(s):
This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World due to its significant relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by U.S. Postal Service, and published on 2012/10/08 (Edit Update: 2022/01/27), the content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity. For further details or clarifications, U.S. Postal Service can be contacted at usps.com. NOTE: Disabled World does not provide any warranties or endorsements related to this article.
Explore Related Topics
1 - The Disability Pride Flag - The disability pride flag represents people with disabilities, their struggle for rights, the disability pride movement, and the Paralympics.
2 - Global Observance: International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2023 - Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America proclaims December 3, 2023, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
3 - The Symbolism and Significance of the White Cane - This article delves into the profound symbolism and significance of the White Cane, a tool utilized by individuals with visual impairments to navigate the world.
4 - The Disability Flag - Information and image of the Disability Flag design intended to represent people with disabilities.
5 - Free Distance Aware Posters, Badges, Lanyards - The Distance Aware scheme is designed to help those on the highest risk list, or anyone who feels worried about mixing with others, as we adapt to living with COVID-19.
Page Information, Citing and Disclaimer
Disabled World is a comprehensive online resource that provides information and news related to disabilities, assistive technologies, and accessibility issues. Founded in 2004 our website covers a wide range of topics, including disability rights, healthcare, education, employment, and independent living, with the goal of supporting the disability community and their families.
Cite This Page (APA): U.S. Postal Service. (2012, October 8 - Last revised: 2022, January 27). U.S. Postal Service Employees with Disabilities Awareness. Disabled World. Retrieved October 10, 2024 from www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/usps.php
Permalink: <a href="https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/usps.php">U.S. Postal Service Employees with Disabilities Awareness</a>: The U.S. Postal Service joins forces with National Association of People with Disabilities and other organizations to recognize talents of American workers living with disabilities.
Disabled World provides general information only. Materials presented are never meant to substitute for qualified medical care. Any 3rd party offering or advertising does not constitute an endorsement.