Business, government, and community agencies working together to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Each year in October, the Board of Regents and the Governor recognize individuals with disabilities and their contributions to the New York State economy. Statewide, regional and local awards are annually presented to selected businesses in recognition of their outstanding contributions advancing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. On Long Island this event has been celebrated since 1987.
2007 NDEAM Winners
- BPA International Inc./Corporate Facilitators Ltd. - Regional Winner
- Burlington Coat Factory - Regional Winner
- CVS Pharmacy Corporate - Regional Winner
- Dave and Busters
- Island Camera Repair, Inc. - Statewide Winner
- IWCO Direct
- JC Penney
- Rubies Costume Company
- Ruby Tuesday
- Target Department Stores
- The Corporate Source
- The Learning Center of Growth and Development, Inc.
- Trader Joe’s
- Village Optical/Eyeglasses123.com
- Winthrop University Hospital
2006 NDEAM Winners
- ANTON AIRFOODS
- BEST YET MARKET
- BORDERS BOOK STORE*
- BRIDGEPORT & PORT JEFFERSON STEAMBOAT CO.
- FARMINGDALE PHYSICAL THERAPY
- GAP, INC.
- GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY
- JR’S SNACKS*
- KEYSPAN CORPORATION
- LIGHTHOUSE HARLEY DAVIDSON*
- MILL MAX MANUFACTURING
- RUBIES COSTUME CO.
- SEARS, ROEBUCK & COMPANY*
- SMOKEY BONES
- TARGET
- THE HOME DEPOT
- TOWER FASTENERS
- TRIUMPH ACCUATION SYSTEMS, LLC
2005 NDEAM Winners
- American Avionics
- Aramark Corporation
- Camp DeBaun
- East Meadow Public Library
- Geico Direct
- Higbie Auto Body Shop
- LDI
- Marshalls
- P.R.I.
- Paramount Beauty Distributors
- PBI Payroll, Inc.
- Peerless Electronics
- ShopRite
- Staples
- Stop & Shop
- Target
- Telephonics
- Utopia Home Care
- Wal-Mart
2004 NDEAM Winners
- Shawn Kassman
- Robert Plan
- Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union
- Paramount Beauty Distributors
- GBV Printing Services
2003 NDEAM Winners
- Centerplate
- Bristal Assisted Living
- 7-Eleven
- Wayside Market
- Rockaway Caterers
2002 NDEAM Winners
- Winthrop-University Hospital
- Dr. Tara Roffe
- Lynn-Ann Flowers Cards & Gifts
- Affordable Portable Ramps