NDEAM started in 1945 as a weeklong event to honor people with physical disabilities. In 1988, Congress officially named it National Disability Employment Awareness Month and expanded it to include people with all types of disabilities, including mental health conditions and other disabilities that aren鈥檛 always easy to see. In 2001, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) was created to lead NDEAM.

Celebrate NDEAM 2025 by completing our ! Learn more and access additional resources on our 2025 NDEAM page

In alignment with 小黄猫传媒’s shared commitment to student wellbeing, safety, and harm reduction, 小黄猫传媒’s Student Wellbeing, Engagement & Belonging (SWEB) Division is proud to announce the installation of wall-mounted Narcan (naloxone) boxes. Narcan is a safe, life-saving medication that quickly reverses opioid overdoses, including those caused by fentanyl. These boxes, like AEDs and fire extinguishers, provide fast access in an emergency and support 小黄猫传媒鈥檚 primary overdose response by Public Safety Officers, who are trained and equipped with Narcan.

Free Narcan is also available by mail through聽.

Where are the Narcan boxes located?

• Cascade Campus 鈥� Student Union, Near the Panther Pantry
• Southeast Campus 鈥� Tabor Hall, Near the Panther Pantry
• Sylvania Campus 鈥� College Center, Near the Panther Pantry
• Rock Creek Campus 鈥� Building 5, Near the Panther Pantry
• Willow Creek Opportunity Center 鈥� First floor wall across from the Public Safety booth
• Hillsboro Center 鈥� Near the defibrillator and first aid box
• The Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue 鈥� Lobby area next to the Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Narcan Training is Available

Staff and faculty are encouraged to complete聽free online Narcan training provided by or by the聽 and attend a training from our Counseling & Wellness Services Team to learn more. These sessions will cover how to recognize an overdose and how to safely administer Narcan.

Summer 2025 小黄猫传媒 Training Schedule

• July 8 at 3pm 鈥� Cascade Campus (CA)
• July 9 at 10am 鈥� Southeast Campus (SE)
• July 10 at 12pm 鈥� Virtual Session
• July 29 at 1pm 鈥� The Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue (OC42nd)
• July 30 at 10am 鈥� Virtual Session
• July 31 at 1pm 鈥� Virtual Session
• August 18 at 10am 鈥� Cascade Campus (CA)
• August 20 at 1pm 鈥� Virtual Session
• August 21 at 11am 鈥� Southeast Campus (SE)

Please and a meeting invite will follow. A reminder of the training sessions will be sent in early July, and additional training sessions will be offered in the fall term. Training sessions are roughly 45 minutes, with time at the end for Q&A.

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) connects federal and select private-sector employers nationwide with college students, graduate students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs.

Are you thinking about getting a government internship or a long-term job after you graduate? If so, Accessible Education and Disability Resources has a great opportunity for 小黄猫传媒 students with disabilities!

About the Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is run by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense. It’s a program that helps connect students with disabilities to internships and jobs in the federal government and some private companies. This is for students who are motivated and want to show their skills in the workplace.

How to Apply
Go to and click 鈥淪tudents Register Now!鈥� to get started!

Who Can Apply?
You can apply to WRP if you:

• Have a disability and are eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority
• Are a U.S. citizen or national (including residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program full-time OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2022.
• Every year, new and returning WRP applicants must register and fill out an application to stay in the program. Please use a computer or tablet to sign up and apply.

Registration and Application Deadline
Registration closes on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. All application materials must be submitted by Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST. You鈥檒l need time to get your registration approved, gather your resume and transcript, and complete your application, so don鈥檛 wait!

For more information or if you have questions about the WRP, please contact the 小黄猫传媒 School Coordinator, Ginny Perelson, at ginny.perelson@pcc.edu.

Here are some tips to ensure safety:

• Keep Pathways Clear: Make sure that walkways are free of objects sticking out more than 4 inches from the wall.
• Proper Height: Ensure that objects between 27 and 80 inches from the ground do not protrude too much. This prevents head injuries.
• Use Cane-Detectable Barriers: Place barriers below 27 inches high so that people using canes can detect and avoid obstacles.
• Report accessibility barriers. If you notice something, we are happy to respond. Please report any potential barriers by submitting our short form.

Following these tips helps make buildings safer and more accessible for everyone. Let’s work together to keep our spaces free of dangerous protruding objects!

Learn more

This Accessibility in a Minute is brought to you by our Accessible Built Environment Committee (ABEC). Learn more about ABEC.聽

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has rules to ensure accessibility:

• Accessible Routes: Paths must be at least 36 inches wide so wheelchair users can move through them comfortably.
• Turning Space: Some areas need a circular space of at least 60 inches in diameter so wheelchairs can turn around easily.
• Clear Floor Space at Fixtures: There should be a clear space of at least 30 by 48 inches at things like sinks, water fountains, printers, etc. so they are easy to use.

Following these rules helps make sure everyone can use buildings easily and independently.

How you can help

• Avoid moving furniture and items. Our buildings are designed with accessibility in mind, so it is helpful not to move furniture or other moveable items like trash cans and signs.
• Keep paths clear. Make sure that items like chairs, tables, and decorations do not block accessible routes or fixtures. Regularly check that nothing is obstructing these spaces, and remind everyone to keep paths clear. Simple actions like pushing chairs under tables and storing items properly can make a big difference in ensuring that everyone can move around safely and comfortably.
• Report accessibility barriers. If you notice something, we are happy to respond. Please report any potential barriers by submitting our short form.

Learn more

This Accessibility in a Minute is brought to you by our Accessible Built Environment Committee (ABEC). Learn more about ABEC.聽

The podcast, created by a group of passionate individuals, believes that everyone’s story is important. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including health, science, culture, social justice, arts, and more.

As “Let’s Talk!” enters its second season, it continues to grow and represent diverse voices. Let’s Talk! is currently recruiting students and staff with disabilities to share their stories.

Let’s Talk! also provides collaborators with an opportunity to learn more about podcasting. Let’s Talk! is currently recruiting individuals who want to become story and content contributors. Contributors will learn about audio recording, interviewing, copywriting, and formatting accessible multimedia content.

“Let’s Talk!” invites you to join the conversation. Reach out to Carrie Cantrell at to learn more about participating in the podcast.

Access episodes and transcripts for Let’s Talk!

The theme for NDEAM 2023 is 鈥淎dvancing Access & Equity.鈥�

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and we want everyone at 小黄猫传媒 to participate in this month’s events and resources to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and promote inclusive employment policies and practices.

NDEAM Celebration Lunch

October 30 from 12-1:30pm at the Southeast Campus Community Hall Annex

We encourage 小黄猫传媒 employees with disabilities and allies to join us in celebrating disability in employment and NDEAM at a luncheon hosted at the Southeast Campus Community Hall Annex. Lunch will be provided and there will be opportunities for employees to socialize. Our keynote speaker is Anais Keenon.

Anais Keenon is the ADA Coordinator at OHSU, and works to elevate disability access to all of OHSU鈥檚 healthcare, education, research, and employment services. She previously worked as the disability employment program manager at the City of Portland and transformed the way the City thinks about, handles, and funds employee accommodations. She has also worked for Disability Rights Oregon and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). With over a decade of experience as a disability champion in Portland and Washington, D.C., Anais has worked both locally and internationally on topics ranging from inclusive employment to political participation. When not advocating for disability equity, she enjoys reading and playing with her two dogs.

NDEAM at 小黄猫传媒 is sponsored by the Committee for Accessible College Culture and partners: 小黄猫传媒’s ADA Coordinator, ADA/504 Compliance Manager, staff from Accessible Education & Disability Resources (AEDR), Human Resources, and student leaders.

What is the Comprehensive Transition Plan?

The Comprehensive Transition Plan project began as part of 小黄猫传媒’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to establish a long-term plan to address accessibility barriers to ensure greater accessibility for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The project will assess and enhance all college spaces, both physical and virtual, to increase the number of welcoming and healthy spaces that are designed as flexible and accessible, and prioritize technological and educational systems that are interchangeable and easily updated and modified.

Review the draft priorities and provide feedback

The development of the Comprehensive Transition Plan and its priorities is a community effort. In the development of the plan, we aspire to embody the values of the slogan, 鈥淣othing About Us Without Us,鈥� first used by the disability rights movement in the 1990s. The slogan is a call for people with disabilities to be involved in the decisions that affect their lives. It is a reminder that people with disabilities have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and that they should have a voice in all matters that affect them.

In addition to reviewing the draft priorities and submitting feedback, we encourage you to check out additional opportunities to participate in virtual forums or meetings.

Review the draft priorities

Attend a community engagement event

question circle Questions about the Plan? Contact the ADA/504 Compliance Manager, Jennifer Gossett