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Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate African Americans' achievements, history and contributions that make an impact year-round. In this blog we highlight 4 individuals with disabilities whose talents and achievements have added to our lives.

Invisible disabilities are not immediately apparent, including mental illness, chronic pain or fatigue, sight or hearing impairments, diabetes, neurological disorders, and learning differences, among others. We're sharing suggestions about how to disclose your invisible disability to your employer and how Social Security's Ticket to Work Program can help.

Earn income while learning valuable skills with an apprenticeship! Apprenticeships combine on-the-job learning with job-related classroom training. Learn more about inclusive apprenticeship programs and how the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is helping job seekers with disabilities advance in their careers.

Learn about the 3 milestones that are recognized and celebrated during Deaf History Month. And discover supports and resources that are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing as they explore their employment options.

September, which is National Emergency Preparedness Month, is a good time to review your plans for both at home and at work to stay safe all year. Today, we're sharing tips on how you can prepare for an emergency in the workplace.

Access to accessible and assistive technology in the workplace can be considered a reasonable accommodation. Find out how to identify and request your technology needs with guidance from the Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT) in this blog post.

In this guest blog post by Able Data, learn about assistive technology (AT) that may help you succeed in the work place as a person with a disability. Find AT options that can be used in office and non-office settings that could help boost your productivity.