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.
2008 NDEAM Winners
• ARAMARK CORPORATION AT FARMINGDALE UNIVERSITY
• ARAMARK CORPORATION AT CW POST UNIVERSITY
• BABIES R US
• BEST YET MARKET CORPORATION
• CENTRALIZED LABORATORY SERVICES
• CVS PHARMACY
• DESIGNATRONICS, INC.
• GOLDEN APPLES CANDY COMPANY, INC.
• HUNTER BUSINESS SCHOOL
• NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT
• OCEANSIDE INSTITUTIONAL INDUSTRIES
• RUBY TUESDAYS, IHNC.
• SEARS
• SMALL APPLIANCE. COM
• STOP AND SHOP
• TILDEN BRAKES
Photo Gallery -NDEAM 2008 Awards Gallery
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Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy |
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From left to right: Tom Rosicki of Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates, p.c., David Bottomley of ADDAPT, and Craig Wolfson of Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates, p.c. |
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"My disavility is not a negative in my life, rather it is a source of strength and has provided me with with the tools to rise to each challenge that I face in my education and employment. Melissa Kubit is an associate at Garfunkle, Wild & Travis, P.C. She is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group which represents clients in phases of civil litigation. |
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Front row (left to right): Adam Giovia and Anna Maria Chojnacki from Best Yet Market; Olga Adams from Hunter Business School; Kim O’Coonor from Lighthouse; Joe Piccione, entrepreneur Golden Apple Candy Co.; Rep. Carolyn McCarthy; Annette Joa from Hunger Business School; Camille Calabrese from Best Yet Market; Beth Ryan From Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults; Keith Femmel and Ann Marie Reinhard from Babies ‘R’ US. Back row (left to righ): John Smith and Jay Fund from Hunter Busness School; Dave Lochan and Aviv Raitses from Best Yet Market. |
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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



