Florida Endowment Foundation For Vocational Rehabilitation Inc

Disability employment awareness month (deam) is commemorated each october and pairs students with disabilities with employers for a one-on-one job shadowing experience. Deam is designed to expose young adults to a variety of career options and provide them with a better understanding of the workplace environment. Participants are given a chance to learn about a typical work day as well as the skills and education needed for the specific career. Employers benefit from deam by understanding what people with disabilities have to offer to the workplace.

Through the high school high tech program, students with all types of disabilites are encouraged to set their sights on post-secondary education and a career in fields which are in-demand in the state of florida. More than 1,269 students participate in high school high tech each year, where they have an opportunity to tour college campuses and industry operations, and meet with florida business leaders. They are offered career experiences through job shadowing, internships, and volunteer positions during their involvement in the program.