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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
Item No._JV—C-
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 2, 1995
SUBJECT: National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation -----
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PUBLIC HEARING: YES: NO: X
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Proclamation Sharron Siler, ext. 2302
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Hillsborough -732-8181
Chapel Hill -968-4501
Mebane -227-2031
Durham -688-7331
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in Orange County.
BACKGROUND: The Congress, by Joint Resolution, has designated October of each
year as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month". This month provides the
opportunity to recognize the value and potential of people with disabilities. It is also a
time for state and local governments to recommit to the empowerment, integration,
employment, and full inclusion of all citizens with disabilities.
In an effort to commemorate this occasion, the Orange County Disability Awareness
Council is sponsoring its Annual Awards Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on
Friday, October 13, 1995, 12:00 noon, at the Holiday Inn, in Chapel Hill. This ceremony
will recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to the disabled
community. The awards will include: Disabled Citizen of the Year; Employer of the
Year; Distinguished Service; and Media Award.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the
proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign.
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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 1995
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the most comprehensive civil
rights legislation for people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the ADA provides anti-discrimination protection for Americans with disabilities
in public and private employment, public accommodations, transportation and
telecommunications; and
WHEREAS, it is evidenced through the ADA that Americans with disabilities are integral,
contributing, productive, and valued citizens; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to full compliance and implementation of the
ADA; and
WHEREAS, Orange County needs the talents, skills and abilities of every one of our
citizens, including our citizens with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Orange County cannot afford to lose the contributions that people with
disabilities bring, not only to the workplace but also to mainstream community
life; and
WHEREAS, Congress, by Joint Resolution, has designated October of each year as
"National Disability Employment Awareness Month"; and
WHEREAS, This month provides the opportunity for all Americans to recognize the
tremendous value and potential of people with disabilities, and to recommit and
dedicate ourselves to the empowerment, integration, employment, and full
inclusion of everyone of our citizens with disabilities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that October 1995 is National Disability
Employment Awareness Month in Orange County.
This the day of October 1995.
Moses Carey, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners