People with disabilities represent over 1 billion people across the planet and around 13 percent of the U.S. population. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an opportunity to recognize the contributions that people with disabilities add to America’s workforce and economy. NDEAM is also an opportunity to learn about the advancements made by disability rights activists in advocating for equality and equity in the workplace.
Read moreNational Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during a 30-day period that runs from September 15 to October 15. The theme for this year is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” To learn more about this year’s theme, visit the website of the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers.
Read moreAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) was officially designated in 1992 to be celebrated and recognized during the month of May. However, it has actually been celebrated in an unofficial capacity in May since 1979. It is held in May to “commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.”
Read moreNFCM 2022: Caregiver Laws & Resources
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a yearly celebration of family caregivers who care for their loved ones with disabilities or illnesses. This year’s theme is #CaregivingHappens, a reflection on how suddenly caregiving needs may arise, and how caregiving affects multiple aspects of the caregiver’s and their loved one’s lives. Read more about the background of National Family Caregivers Month in this Ex Libris Juris blog post on NFCM 2021. The following post highlights state and federal laws and regulations that affect caregivers and the loved ones they care for.
Read moreCelebrate National Adoption Month in November with the Law Library
November is National Adoption Month, and the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is celebrating with four special events, including a free Texas CLE with ethics credit, a family information session for people going through the adoption process, a traveling exhibit of photos of children available for adoption, and a resource drive for children in foster care.
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