Author: Eggleston Marketing

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.

Pam Frazer, Program Manager, Eggleston Peninsula Division recently attended the 2016 Autism conference in Charlottesville, VA and met Dr. Temple Grandin. Diagnosed with autism as a child, Dr. Grandin is a noted author, speaker and animal scientist who teaches at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin was the focus of a semi-biographical HBO film, entitled Temple Grandin starring Claire Danes as Dr. Grandin. The movie was released in 2010, was nominated for 15 Emmys, and received five awards.

Eggleston associates will perform in a black light puppet theatre presentation on stage at the Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk July 16 and 17 at 2PM under the direction of members of the Virginia Stage Company.  Tickets are free to the public, contact Ron Newman, at rnewman@vastage.org.

Congratulations to Chris Hoagland (pictured on left), our Vice President of Government Contracts who won the 2015 East Region Management Excellence Award given by the National Council of SourceAmerica Employers (NCSE). Chris was recently presented his award at the 2016 national AbilityOne conference. Chris was being recognized for his outstanding leadership, commitment to quality and effectiveness in enhancing opportunities for employment for persons with disabilities.