HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2024-017-DISABILITYEMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH OCTOBER 2024 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 2024
WHEREAS , October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month ; and
WHEREAS , this October marks the 79th anniversary of National Disability Employment
Awareness Month , with a history tracing back to 1945 , focusing only on people with
physical disabilities and has evolved today to acknowledge the importance of recognizing
the inclusion of people with all nature of disabilities ; and
WHEREAS , the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to
educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied
contributions of America ' s workers . with disabilities ; and
WHEREAS , during National Disability Employment Awareness Month , Orange County
recognizes the immense contributions of disabled Americans , and recommits to delivering
America ' s full promise of equal dignity , respect , and opportunity for every American and
Orange County welcomes the talents of all people , including people with disabilities ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County remains committed to continuing our efforts in building an
inclusive community , increasing access to good jobs for all workers , including disabled
workers and reinforcing the value and talent people with disabilities add to our workplaces
and communities ; and
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that Orange County recognizes and
commemorates the 79th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness
Month and declares October 2024 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Orange
County ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the U . S . Department of Labor' s Office of Disability
Employment Policy and Orange County call upon employers , schools , and other
community organizations in Orange County to ensure that disabled workers have access
to good jobs every month of every year ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners pledges
to continue to take steps throughout the year to recruit , hire , retain , and advance
individuals with disabilities and work to pursue the goals of opportunity , full participation ,
economic self-sufficiency , and independent living for people with disabilities .
This , the 1st day of October , 2024 .
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