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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-19-2017 - 4-b - Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 19, 2017 Action Agenda Item No. 4-b SUBJECT: Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation DEPARTMENT: Human Resources ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proclamation — Disability Employment Awareness Month Brenda Bartholomew, Human Resources Poster Director, (919) 245-2252 Tyran Fennell, Human Resources Manager, (919) 245-2555 PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation declaring October 2017 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Orange County. BACKGROUND: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 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. 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. Johnny Burnette with the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will be at the meeting to receive the proclamation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approval of the proclamation and recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. 2 • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proclamation designating October as Disability Employment Awareness Month and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. 3 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH OCTOBER 2017 WHEREAS, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and strong economy; and WHEREAS, the United States Department of Labor has designated October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month to bring greater awareness to the many contributions people with disabilities make daily to all communities; and WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that persons with disabilities offer the workplace great talent and we cannot afford to overlook or not use to their talents to the highest potential; and WHEREAS, Orange County believes diversity in the workforce is reflective of our community's commitment to inclusivity; NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim October 2017 as Disability Employment Awareness Month and encourage employers, schools and other community organizations in Orange County to advance its important message that people with disabilities are equal to the task throughout the year. This the 19th day of September 2017. Mark Dorosin, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners t Inclusion Works �, Inclusion Works for Opportunity - - National Disability Employment Awareness Month nWorks # Incluslo 1. iiiisP sir OFFICE OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY w� UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR dol.gov/odepj r