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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Anna McEnery, Developmental Disability Coordinator
DATE: October 15, 2018
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming October 2018 as National Disability
Employment Month
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Anna Mc Enery of Jefferson County Public Health, the Developmental Disabilities Program has
requested approval of the proclamation, proclaiming October 2018 as National Disability
Employment Month.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming October 2018 as National Disability Employment Month.
REVIEWED BY:
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'Tip Morley, rlou i A . or Date
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about
disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of Jefferson County's
employees with developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, disabilities affect more than 5,130 people five years of age and older who live in
Jefferson County (or, more than 19% of the population) including sensory, physical, mental and
cognitive disabilities; and
WHEREAS, disabilities know no boundaries and affect people of all races, religions, ages, cultures,
economic groups, and educational levels; and
WHEREAS, many local businesses have chosen to foster a culture respectful of individual differences,
including developmental disabilities, as a core value and;
WHEREAS, work is a fundamental part of identity and offers purpose and the opportunity to lead an
independent, self-directed life for all people, including individuals with developmental disabilities;
and
WHEREAS, the values and diversity of the people of Jefferson County have made this County a leader
throughout the state of Washington in business and employment opportunities for individuals with
developmental disabilities and;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Commissioners hereby proclaim October as;
NATIONAL DISABILITYEMPLOYMENT MONTH
And ask everyone to participate in efforts to recognize the talents of all people, including people with
developmental disabilities, as a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and a strong and
diverse economy; and urge all citizens to join in observing this occasion.
PROCLAIMED this 15th day of October, 2018
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
David Sullivan, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kathleen Kler, Member
Carolyn Gallaway
Deputy Clerk of the Board Kate Dean, Member