President Obama has signed a proclamation declaring October 2016 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The proclamation acknowledges the disparities in the employment rate for people with disabilities and the discrimination that they face in finding work. It also celebrates the strides that have been made, particularly in federal employment and the federal contractor workforce, as well as through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. “This month, let us continue striving to forge a future where workplaces are more inclusive and where employees are more accepted for who they are,” said the President. “And because we know that our country does best when everyone gets their fair shot, let us keep working to ensure no one is left behind or unable to pursue their dreams because of a disability.”
To learn more, read the full Presidential Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2016.