# Oregon Agencies Promote Disability Employment

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), in collaboration with the Oregon Commission for the Blind (OCB) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), is conducting a series of webinars throughout October and early November 2026 to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). These sessions emphasize inclusive hiring practices, disability employment services, assistive technology, and mentorship programs aimed at increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, particularly within public sector roles in Oregon.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should recognize Oregon's commitment to inclusive workforce development, which may influence contracting requirements and vendor diversity initiatives.
- Agencies and contractors working with Oregon state entities may find increased opportunities to provide assistive technologies, accessibility services, and employment support programs.
- Organizations can leverage these initiatives to align proposals with Oregon's focus on disability inclusion, potentially enhancing competitiveness in state procurement.
- The webinars offer a platform for stakeholders to engage with state agencies on evolving workforce inclusion strategies, which could impact future contract scopes and compliance expectations.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
- Oregon Commission for the Blind (OCB)
- Oregon Department of Education (ODE)
- Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Oregon Disabilities Commission

### Sources
- [Newsroom - Oregon Department of Human Services](https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/ODHS/Posts/Post/blog-save-the-date-for-national-disability-employment-awareness-month-webinars) - OR