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Commissioner Briefing Session
Public Health
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, Interim County Administrator
FROM: Apple Martine, Director
Anna McEnery, DD & BH Coordinator
DATE: October 18, 2021
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: National Disability Employment Month
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health, Developmental Disabilities Division, and the Developmental Disabilities Advisory
Board, has requested approval of the proclamation; proclaiming October 2021 as National Disability Employment
Month.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S:
Jefferson County celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October; to recognize Jefferson
County's businesses who employ people who experience intellectual/developmental disabilities and the contributions
of those individuals employed in the community.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS :
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming October 2021 as National Disability Employment Month.
REVIEWED BY:
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate the
community about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of
Jefferson County's employees who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, disabilities affect more than 3,270 people five years of age and older who live in
Jefferson County (or, more than 10.9% of the population) including sensory, physical, mental
and cognitive disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Washingtonians with disabilities only represent 6% of the State's approximately 3.4
million labor force of working age individuals; and
WHEREAS, disabilities know no boundaries and affect people of all races, religions, ages, cultures,
economic groups, and educational levels; and
WHEREAS, local businesses who are welcome the work force talents of individuals who experience
intellectual or developmental disabilities, are critical to building an inclusive and robust economy;
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 who experience intellectual or
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 in employment opportunities for individuals
who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities and;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Commissioners hereby proclaim October as;
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT MONTH
In addition, we ask urge all citizens to join in observing this occasion, by recognizing the talents of all people,
including people who experience intellectual, developmental disabilities,as a critical part of our efforts to
build an inclusive community and a strong and diverse economy.
PROCLAIMED this 18th day of October, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
ATTEST: Kate Dean, Chair
Greg Brotherton, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board Heidi Eisenhour, Member