Month: September 2016

Eggleston today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme is “InclusionWorks.”

The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces 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.
“By fostering a culture that embraces individual differences, including disabilities, businesses profit by having a wider variety of tools to confront challenges,” said Jennifer Sheehy, deputy assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy. “Our nation’s most successful companies proudly make inclusion a core value. They know that inclusion works. It works for workers, it works for employers, it works for opportunity, and it works for innovation.”

Reflecting this year’s theme, throughout the month, Eggleston will be engaging in a variety of activities to educate the public on disability employment issues and its commitment to an inclusive work culture. These efforts include tours of several of Eggleston’s facilities employing people with disabilities.

“Eggleston is proud to be a part of this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month,” said Paul Atkinson, President & CEO. “We want to spread the important message that we value the diverse perspectives, including those of individuals with disabilities.”
Employers and employees in all industries can learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and ways they can promote its messages — during October and throughout the year — by visiting www.dol.gov/ndeam

Eggleston has joined the Retail Alliance of Hampton Roads and recently made a presentation to the alliance Breakfast Club. Document Conversion Manger Sandra Witherow, Manager of Business Services Jerry Archer and Embroidery Supervisor Julie Waltz spoke about their respective operations. Eggleston’s Document Management Services, Business Fulfillment Services, Custom Embroidery and Screen-printing operations offer valuable products and services and employ persons with disabilities.

Eggleston is participating in the Retail Alliance LOVEVA local business program which provides rewards to all customers for shopping at Eggleston and other participating local businesses. For more details, please visit: www.retailalliance.com.