”No Barriers” Virtual Activity Challenge Promotes Health and Wellness While Observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recognizing the hard-working women and men with disabilities in the U.S. workforce, HealthCode and Professional Contract Services, Inc. are encouraging people of all ages to join the “No Barriers” virtual activity challenge in October.
The No Barriers challenge was born out of the reality that everyone is facing a challenge – seen or unseen – in their life.
As October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, HealthCode and PCSI are challenging everyone to join the No Barriers challenge to raise awareness of the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle while celebrating the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month began in 1945 as a weeklong national observance of the contributions of people with physical disabilities. In 1988, Congress designated the commemoration as NDEAM, which then evolved to acknowledge the importance of increasing opportunities for people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities, in the workforce.
“At PCSI, we are committed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and Veterans, primarily by helping them find meaningful employment. Every day we get to see members of the community we serve overcome obstacles and break down barriers in the workplace so they can live their best lives,” said Tony Cucolo, president and CEO of Professional Contract Services, Inc., and a retired U.S. Army Major General. “As a former Soldier, I know daily physical activity is a key to living your best life, not just for health and fitness but also to improve your mental resilience in the face of life’s many obstacles. With the No Barriers challenge, HealthCode and PCSI are bringing it all together to remind everyone that they, too, can overcome any obstacle, small or large, and they can start by doing some type of physical activity every day. So, get outside and go for a walk, a run, bike, roll, stretch — set your own goal and take the challenge with us during October.”
Steve Amos, CEO and founder of HealthCode, said: “We all face some challenge in our lives. Barriers can reside in the body or in the mind, and they rarely, if ever, appear at a convenient time. We are encouraging everyone to recognize the contributions by the hard-working women and men with disabilities in our workforce throughout October while taking steps to create new goals for a healthier – and hopefully – happier life.”
No Barriers will kick off October 1 and participating is easy. Participants sign up on the No Barriers registration page and log miles or minutes – or both – on the HealthCode online activity tracker. Throughout the month, the program leaderboard is updated with miles achieved globally.
Participants can join as an individual or as part of an organization. Employers and other organizations can register at https://healthcode.org/organizations.
HealthCode’s programs are designed to raise awareness of the benefits of an active, healthier lifestyle while making developing healthy habits fun. Since its first Million Mile Month virtual challenge in 2014, 207,414 registrants in all 50 states and 30 countries have participated in HealthCode’s virtual activity events, achieving 21.3 million miles and 337.3 million minutes of physical activity and burning 2.4 billion calories with potential healthcare cost savings of $6.2 million.
The No Barriers challenge is a companion challenge to October’s Marathon in a Month. Participants wanting an extra challenge are encouraged to register for both events.
About PCSI
PCSI is an Austin, Texas-based nationwide nonprofit whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. PCSI’s bottom line is jobs, whether staffing one of more than 30 service contracts across 15 states, or directly assisting individuals pursue their dreams via all aspects of work-readiness and placement. Experts in workplace accommodations for people with disabilities, PCSI also enables employers to tap into a frequently ignored part of the American workforce. For more information go to https://www.pcsi.org/.
About HealthCode
HealthCode, a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to empowering people to live healthier, happier lives through education and encouraging physical activity, promoting healthy eating habits, supporting the environment and cultivating community connections. For more information visit www.healthcode.org.
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