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Regular Council
STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council - Oct 12 2023
Staff Contact: Mayor Molly Young Department: Council
Proclamation Proclaiming October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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Disability Employment Oct 2023
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Agenda Item #2.
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NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS October 2023 marks the 78th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month;and
WHEREAS the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability
employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities;and
WHEREAS,the history of NDEAM traces back to 1945,when it started as a week and focused only on people
with physical disabilities;and
WHEREAS Later,it expanded to a full month,and its name and scope evolved to acknowledge the importance of
increasing the workforce inclusion of people with all nature of disabilities;and
WHEREAS Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people,including people with disabilities,are a critical part
of our efforts to build an inclusive community and strong economy;and
WHEREAS Activities during this month will reinforce the value and talent people with disabilities add to our
workplaces and communities and affirm Tequesta's commitment to an inclusive community that increases
access and equity for all,including individuals with disabilities;and
WHEREAS,since 1994,Best Buddies has successful placed thousands of adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities in competitive,integrated employment;and
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Village Mayor Molly Young,_by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Village
of Tequesta,do hereby proclaim October 2023 as
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In the Village of Tequesta,Florida.
In Witness Whereof,we have here with set our hand and caused to be affixed the Official Seal of the Village of
Tequesta this 141h day of September 2023.
MAYOR ATTEST
Molly Young Lori McWilliams,MMC
Village Clerk
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