The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has announced that the theme of this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is “Inclusion Drives Innovation.” NDEAM is celebrated every October to highlight the achievements of individuals with disabilities and their contributions to the American workforce. ODEP created this year’s theme with input from a wide variety of its partner organizations, including those representing employers, people with disabilities and their families, and federal, state and local agencies.