36 U.S.C. § 121 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 36. Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations § 121. National Disability Employment Awareness Month

(a) Designation.--October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

(b) Ceremonies.--Appropriate ceremonies shall be held throughout the United States during National Disability Employment Awareness Month to enlist public support for, and interest in, the employment of workers with disabilities who are otherwise qualified. Governors, mayors, heads of other governmental entities, and interested organizations and individuals are invited to participate in the ceremonies.

(c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year a suitable proclamation.