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Governor Brian P. Kemp has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month and DeafBlind Access and Opportunity Week. Read the full proclamations to learn more about this important observance!

On August 6, 2026, GVRA's Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) team had their site visit conducted by Mathematica, the National Evaluator for Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) grants administered by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).

Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the contributions of workers with disabilities and promotes the importance of inclusive and accessible workplaces.

This year’s NDEAM theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” highlights the skills, talents, and contributions people with disabilities bring to the workforce.

Remember Joey Brown, who was featured in GVRA’s Success Story series last July? After surviving an explosion that burned more than 85% of his body, Joey continued working toward his employment goals. In 2024, he reapplied to GVRA and began receiving supported employment services through Wiregrass Resource Group.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an opportunity to celebrate the skills, talents and contributions of people with disabilities and to remind employers of the value they bring to the workplace.

For Shirley Robinson, that message is deeply personal.