Austin, Texas – September 29, 2026 -- HealthCode and Professional Contract Services, Inc. (PCSI) are inviting people of all ages to join the "No Barriers" virtual activity challenge throughout October, timed to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Participants log miles or minutes on an online tracker starting October 1
Registration opens on the No Barriers sign-up page, where individuals or organizations can track walking, running, biking, rolling, or stretching activity. A program leaderboard updates throughout the month with results from participants worldwide. Employers and organizations can register separately at healthcode.org/organizations.
The challenge pairs physical activity with recognition of workers with disabilities
National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces back to 1945 as a weeklong observance honoring people with physical disabilities in the workforce. Congress formally designated it NDEAM in 1988, later expanding its scope to include people with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities.
Tony Cucolo, president and CEO of PCSI and a retired U.S. Army Major General, said daily physical activity supports both fitness and mental resilience. He encouraged participants to set individual goals, whether through walking, running, biking, rolling, or stretching.
HealthCode CEO and founder Steve Amos said the challenge aims to highlight the contributions of workers with disabilities while helping participants build habits toward a healthier lifestyle.
HealthCode's past challenges have logged 21.3 million miles since 2014
Since launching its first Million Mile Month virtual challenge in 2014, HealthCode has recorded 207,414 registrants across all 50 U.S. states and 30 countries. Collectively, participants have logged 21.3 million miles and 337.3 million minutes of activity, burning 2.4 billion calories, with potential healthcare cost savings estimated at $6.2 million.
No Barriers runs alongside HealthCode's October event, Marathon in a Month, and organizers are encouraging participants to sign up for both challenges.