NDEAM

This year marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the 2025 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” couldn’t be more fitting for a spotlight on one of MDI’s most tenured and beloved team members, Ben Pederson. Ben’s story is one of perseverance, humor, heart, and hard work. Born in Minot, North … Read more

This year, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” reminds us that every individual brings unique strengths to their community and the workplace. In that spirit, we’re proud to share Jay’s story, a 33-year-old athlete living with autism and an intellectual disability, whose journey … Read more

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and to promote inclusive employment practices. This year’s theme, “Moving People and Communities Forward,” is perfectly embodied in the story of Joe Vendetti. Joe lives in Hibbing, Minnesota, and … Read more

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month At MDI, every employee’s story is part of a bigger picture, one of resilience, inclusion, and progress. This October, for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we’re proud to share Tina’s journey, who has been with MDI for seven years. Tina’s path to MDI began thanks to the encouragement … Read more

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month When Clayton Bowers moved back to his hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, he had a dream: to be near the lake, spend more time with family, and build a life centered around health and purpose. After a spinal surgery that left him battling nerve issues and chronic back pain, … Read more