National Disability Employment Awareness

October is also National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Millions of Americans live with disabilities, and many other Americans will become disabled at some point in their lives. To integrate people with disabilities more fully into every aspect of life, our country is working to advance greater freedoms at work, in schools, and throughout communities. By expanding employment opportunities and fighting false perceptions that hinder people living with disabilities from joining the workforce, we can uphold America's moral values, strengthen our economy, and make America a more hopeful place.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Since its beginning more than 20 years ago, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues, especially the importance of early detection.  Many strides have been made in breast cancer awareness and treatment, but even more still needs to be accomplished.  Women are encouraged to take charge of their own breast health by: practicing regular self-breast exams, making sure to schedule an annual mammogram, adhering to prescribed treatment, and knowing the facts about recurrence.

 

Hispanic Heritage Month - Sep 15-Oct 15

The choice of September 15 as the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month coincides with the anniversary of independence for five Latin-American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. According to the National Council of La Raza website, the Hispanic population is the largest ethnic minority in the country. As of July 1, 2006, the estimated Hispanic population in the U.S. was 44.3 million, constituting 15% of the nation’s total population. For additional information, please visit our Hispanic Heritage page.