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<br />National Disability Awareness Employment Month <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no <br />way diminishes the right of individuals with disabilities to live <br />independently, enjoy self determination, make choices, contribute <br />to society, and experience full inclusion in the economic, political, <br />social, cultural and educational mainstream of American society; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, family members, friends and members of the community <br />can play a central role in enhancing the lives of people with <br />disabilities especially when the family and community are provided <br />with necessary support services; and public and private employers <br />are aware of the capabilities of people with disabilities to be <br />engaged in competitive work in inclusive settings; and <br />WHEREAS, the goals of the County properly include providing individuals <br />with disabilities the opportunities and support to make informed <br />choices and decisions; live in homes and communities where such <br />individuals can exercise their full rights and responsibilities as <br />citizens; pursue meaningful and productive lives; contribute to their <br />family, community, state, and nation; have interdependent <br />friendships and relationships with others; and achieve full inclusion <br />in society. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of <br />Commissioners does hereby proclaim the month of October 1999 as <br />NATIONAL D/SABILITYAWARENESS EMPLOYMENT MONTH. <br />This, the fifth day of October 1999. <br />Alice M. Gordon, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />