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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 19, 2017 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-b <br /> SUBJECT: Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation <br /> DEPARTMENT: Human Resources <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proclamation — Disability Employment <br /> Awareness Month Brenda Bartholomew, Human Resources <br /> Poster Director, (919) 245-2252 <br /> Tyran Fennell, Human Resources <br /> Manager, (919) 245-2555 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation declaring October 2017 as Disability Employment <br /> Awareness Month in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. <br /> Persons with disabilities have skills, talents, and dreams, and with respect and acceptance, <br /> individuals with disabilities — mental or physical — can participate in society and the work force to <br /> their fullest capacity. <br /> Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are a critical <br /> part of Orange County efforts to build an inclusive community and strong economy. <br /> Johnny Burnette with the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will be at the meeting to <br /> receive the proclamation. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approval of the proclamation <br /> and recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br />