HomeMy WebLinkAboutNational Disability Employment Month PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPL O YMENT MONTH
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/developmental disabilities and other disabilities; and
WHEREAS,the U.S. Department of Labor chose this year's theme for the National Disability Employment
Awareness Month as: Disability-Part of the Equity Equation; and
WHEREAS, disabilities including sensory, physical,mental and cognitive disabilities;know no boundaries and
affect people of all races,religions, ages, cultures, economic groups, and educational levels; and individuals with
disabilities represent 12.9%of the Washington State population; or one out of eight individuals experience a disability; and
WHEREAS, Washingtonians who experience disabilities only represent 6%of the State's approximately 3.4
million labor force of working age individuals;but for persons without a disability, 94%are employed; and
WHEREAS, Nationally, only 19.1% of persons who experience disabilities are employed; but for persons without
a disability, 63.7% are employed;and
WHEREAS, local businesses who welcome the work force talents of individuals who experience intellectual or
developmental disabilities,are critical to building an inclusive and robust economy; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County supports the goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, economic self-sufficiency;
and 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/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/developmental disabilities; and
NOW, THEREFORE,the Jefferson County Commissioners hereby proclaim October, 2022;
National Disability Employment Month
In addition, we 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 3rd day of October, 2022.
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Consent Agenda
Public Healt
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
FROM: Apple Martine, Director
Anna McEnery, DD & BH Coordinator
DATE: October 3, 2022
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: National Disability Employment Month
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health, Developmental Disabilities Division, and the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Advisory Board, has requested approval of the proclamation; proclaiming October 2022 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 2022 as National Disability Employment Month.
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McCaul , County Administrator Date
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