October is National Disability Employment Month

Click to read official Presidential Proclamation at whitehouse.gov

Each year, Congress and the President of the United State mark October as National Disability Employment Month -- providing a "renewal" focus on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout the country.  In addition, 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) -- a landmark piece of legislation that worked to ensure equality for people with disabilities.

Here's PSA featuring President Obama issued in July through Disability.gov

 

 Here at the agency, we committed to finding meaningful, employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and hope to share some our success stories with you this month.  A big "THANK YOU" goes out to the local businesses in the Finger Lakes region and local Rochester-area that hire people with developmental disabilities.

In the meantime, please enjoy some previous, work-related posts:

•  A Very Busy Week
• Happy 100th to G.W. Lisk
• A Tribute to Abbey Industries