Sycuan Casino Resort and The Arc of San Diego partnered to hold an event celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The celebration recognized the achievements of employees with disabilities and honored Sycuan Casino for its steadfast commitment to inclusivity.
Both disabled employees and their mentors were celebrated and presented with awards from Sycuan general manager Rob Cinelli, Chairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Cody Martinez, and The Arc of San Diego COO Matt Mouer.
This event is held each October and is a crucial part of NDEAM, a national campaign to champion the work done by disabled employees and spread awareness about their efforts. According to the US Department of Labor, the theme for 2022 is 'Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.'
Cinelli commented: “We are proud to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month and honor our team members for their valuable contributions. At Sycuan, we are committed to cultivating a thriving, positive and inclusive work environment for all of our team members. We'd like to thank The Arc of San Diego for their partnership and dedication to our community."
Last year, The Arc of San Diego provided training and support to over 400 people with disabilities. It is partnered with more than 100 local businesses, municipalities and government agencies that employ individuals with disabilities and supports their goal of achieving independence within the workplace.
Mouer commented: “We want to thank Sycuan for partnering with us to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Partners like Sycuan, who value inclusive work environments, assist The Arc in empowering people with disabilities to achieve their career goals."
