Oregon joins in the celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. Several state employment programs work to help people with disabilities enter and stay in the workforce. “Our communities and economy are stronger when people with disabilities are included,” said Allison Enriquez, Oregon’s Employment First Coordinator. Employment resources for people with disabilitiesSeveral state programs offer resources to support Oregon residents with disabilities in achieving, maintaining and advancing in employment. Office of Developmental Disabilities Services has employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.