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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ORANGE COUNTY DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT
AWARENESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and,
WHEREAS, persons with disabilities have skills, talents, and dreams, and with
respect and acceptance, individuals with disabilities — mental or
physical — can participate in society and the work force to their fullest
capacity; and,
WHEREAS, workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people
with disabilities, are a critical part of Orange County efforts to build an
inclusive community and strong economy; and,
WHEREAS, through the use of assistive technology, people with disabilities can
gain equal access to employment; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that persons with disabilities are a
resource we cannot afford to overlook or not use to their highest
potential;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners does hereby recognize the month of October 2013 as
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH in Orange
County and calls upon employers, schools and other community
organizations to become more aware of the needs, capabilities and
hopes of people with disabilities.
This the first day of October 2013.
Barry Jac s, ha
Orange Coun ommissioners