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3 <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 /> Brenda Bartholomew, Human Resources Director, reviewed the background information <br /> for the item. She also introduced Darice Johnson from the Disability Awareness Council. She also <br /> recognized a guest, Matthew, and noted that Dr. Timothy Miles was in the audience. <br /> Commissioner Fowler read the following proclamation: <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH <br /> OCTOBER 2024 <br /> WHEREAS, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and <br /> WHEREAS, this October marks the 79th anniversary of National Disability Employment <br /> Awareness Month, with a history tracing back to 1945, focusing only on people with physical <br /> disabilities and has evolved today to acknowledge the importance of recognizing the inclusion of <br /> people with all nature of disabilities; and <br /> WHEREAS, the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about <br /> disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's <br /> workers with disabilities; and <br /> WHEREAS, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Orange County <br /> recognizes the immense contributions of disabled Americans, and recommits to delivering <br /> America's full promise of equal dignity, respect, and opportunity for every American and Orange <br /> County welcomes the talents of all people, including people with disabilities; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County remains committed to continuing our efforts in building an inclusive <br /> community, increasing access to good jobs for all workers, including disabled workers and <br /> reinforcing the value and talent people with disabilities add to our workplaces and communities; <br /> and <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Orange County recognizes and commemorates the <br /> 79th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month and declares October 2024 <br /> as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Orange County; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment <br /> Policy and Orange County call upon employers, schools, and other community organizations in <br /> Orange County to ensure that disabled workers have access to good jobs every month of every <br /> year; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners pledges to <br /> continue to take steps throughout the year to recruit, hire, retain, and advance individuals with <br /> disabilities and work to pursue the goals of opportunity, full participation, economic self-sufficiency, <br /> and independent living for people with disabilities. <br /> This, the 1 st day of October, 2024. <br />