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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH <br /> OCTOBER 2025 <br /> WHEREAS , October is recognized nationally as Disability Employment Awareness <br /> Month ; and <br /> WHEREAS , 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of this observance , which began in 1945 <br /> with a focus on workers with physical disabilities and has since evolved to include the <br /> contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities , including mental health conditions <br /> and other nonapparent disabilities ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the purpose of Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate the <br /> public about disability employment issues while celebrating the many and varied <br /> contributions of America ' s workers with disabilities ; and <br /> WHEREAS , this year' s national theme , "Celebrating Value and Talent, " highlights the <br /> skills , perspectives , and achievements that workers with disabilities bring to our <br /> workplaces and our economy ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County recognizes the immense contributions of individuals with <br /> disabilities and reaffirms its commitment to dignity , respect , inclusion , and opportunity for <br /> all residents ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County continues to work toward building an inclusive community , <br /> increasing access to good jobs , and reinforcing the value and talent people with <br /> disabilities contribute to our workplaces and communities ; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners recognizes and commemorates the 80th anniversary of National <br /> Disability Employment Awareness Month and declares October 2025 as Disability <br /> Employment Awareness Month in Orange County ; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the U . S . Department of Labor' s Office of Disability <br /> Employment Policy and Orange County call upon employers , schools , and community <br /> organizations to ensure that individuals with disabilities have meaningful access to good <br /> jobs every month of every year; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners pledges <br /> to continue efforts to recruit , hire , retain , and advance individuals with disabilities and to <br /> pursue the goals of opportunity , full participation , economic self-sufficiency , and <br /> independent living for all people with disabilities . <br /> This , the 7th day of October, 2025 . ` ` ' <br /> y S <br /> rq � <br /> ey <br /> 4 <br /> Ja ezett Bedford , C it <br /> Orange County Board of Commi sr ` <br /> A .i, Nf <br />