President Barack Obama renewed his commitment to promoting positive change for people with disabilities in a proclamation issued September 30, 2009 in recognition of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
President Obama's Proclamation states:
“Each day, Americans with disabilities play a critical role in forging and shaping the identity of our Nation. Their contributions touch us all through personal experience or through that of a family member, neighbor, friend, or colleague. We grow stronger as a Nation when Americans feel the dignity conferred by having the ability to support themselves and their families through productive work. This month, we rededicate ourselves to fostering an inclusive work culture that welcomes the skills and talents of all qualified employees.
My Administration is committed to promoting positive change for every American, including those with disabilities. The Federal Government and its contractors can lead the way by implementing effective employment policies and practices that increase opportunities and help workers achieve their full potential. Across this country, millions of people with disabilities are working or want to work. We must ensure they have access to the support and services they need to succeed.”
Read President Obama's entire NDEAM proclamation at the White House Briefing Room press site.
Throughout October, NIB, NISH and The Committee for Purchase, along with dozens of federal agencies and the Department of Defense, will be honoring the contributions made by people who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Every celebration in the 31 days of October brings recognition of the success of the AbilityOne Program and all NIB associated agencies along with the people who make SKILCRAFT® products. Thank you for helping to raise awareness and show support for our dedicated employees.
NIB would like to hear from you. Tell us your story. Blog about your event(s)and comment here!
Learn more about AbilityOne at www.abilityone.org. New ideas on how to promote NDEAM? Click here.
For more information, contact Ken Murphy at 703-310-0500 or kmurphy@nib.org.
No comments:
Post a Comment