disAbility – October 2024

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Light blue background image with white clouds at the top of the image on each side. Cartoon graphics of abrown boy wearing a brown shirt and brown paints is pointing up. On his right is a brunette boy wearing a black tank top sitting in a wheelchair holding a basketball. The boy has no legs. On the right of the boy in the wheelchair is a light brown skinned girl with brown hear wearing a tan top and brown pants and sunglasses holding a cane. A small graphic of the disability symbol is centered at the top of the image and text below says, "disAbility EMBRACING & EMPHASIZING OUR ABILITIES."

Disability does not define a person’s intelligence or their cognitive abilities. In fact, it doesn’t define a person at all.  Disability is a diagnosis, not a characteristic. It is essential to understand that individuals living with disabilities have diverse strengths and talents. Seeing the ability in disability makes all the difference in the world. In this section, we will celebrate the strengths, talents, and accomplishments of the disAbility community.

Hire My Strengths!
by Danielle Malkin-Martinez, Public Information Officer, DDA

The #HireMyStrengths Campaign is the social media component of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Every October, DDA recognizes NDEAM and the incredible value that older adults and Tennesseans with disabilities add to the workplace and community. #HireMyStrength encourages everyone, regardless of disability, to consider what their strength is. Whatever role you play – whether an advocacy group, business owner, mentor, parent, sibling, or friend – you can help to educate people on the importance of competitive and integrated jobs for people with disabilities.