Fleming College Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month By Lighting Up Campuses Purple and Blue

Fleming College to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) with Light It Up! For NDEAM, lighting up all three campus locations purple and blue Thursday evening (Oct. 20).

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

Buildings at the Frost, Sutherland and Haliburton Fleming campuses and 17 employment services providers managed by Muskoka-Kawarthas Employment Services (MKES) will be lit at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

“Light It Up! For NDEAM reminds us that we must constantly work toward removing barriers to employment and education for those living with disabilities and demonstrates a commitment to creating a welcoming place for everyone,” said Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College. “We encourage businesses and organizations in our campus communities to join us and light it up on October 20.” 

This is an annual event with the Ontario Disability Employment Network. Light it Up! For NDEAM takes place in big cities, small towns and rural communities across Canada, with last year’s campaign reportedly reaching over 35 million people.

MKES has held several employer workshops throughout the month of October to focus on supporting accessible workplaces.

Visit here for more NDEAM services and to learn more about MKES.

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