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Type: Proclamation
Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services
Directors' Update: Oct. 9, 2019
Business Meeting: Oct. 14, 2019
Summary:Declaring October 2019 as Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services partners with state agencies and local service providers to assist individuals who experience disabilities to find and maintain employment. We believe that each person, regardless of ability, deserves an opportunity to achieve their goals and find success.
October is nationally recognized as Disability Employment Awareness Month. To celebrate diversity and affirm our commitment to an inclusive community, Lewis County declares October 2019 as Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Publications:
Cover Letter To:
Additional Copies To: Sandi Andrus, Sara Sons
Resolution
PROCLAMATION TO DECLARE OCTOBER 2019 AS DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, in 1988, Congress declared the month of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month to recognize the contributions made by individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County is committed to breaking down barriers and providing resources and training for residents who live with a disability so that they can access employment and achieve success in the work place; and
WHEREAS, the importance of inclusion and diversity in our workforce creates opportunity for growth and improvement and helps toward building a stronger economy for our County; and
WHEREAS, our residents with disabilities deserve the right to live independently, enjoy self-determination, and be treated equally in the workplace..
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners does hereby proclaim the month of October 2019 as
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
in Lewis County to increase awareness of the benefits of employment and inclusion for people of all abilities..
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 14th day of October, 2019.