[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 193 (Thursday, October 5, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 59001-59002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8559]


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                Proclamation 8060 of October 3, 2006

                
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 
                2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 
                we pay tribute to the accomplishments of the men and 
                women with disabilities whose work helps keep America's 
                economy strong, and we underscore our commitment to 
                ensuring equal employment opportunity for all of our 
                citizens.

                Our country has made great progress to ensure that 
                opportunities are accessible to everyone who is willing 
                and able to work. Access to jobs was significantly 
                expanded in 1990 when President George H. W. Bush 
                signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into 
                law. This important legislation has served as a 
                foundation for strengthening our Nation's workforce and 
                advancing innovation and American leadership in a 
                global marketplace.

                In 2001, my Administration announced the New Freedom 
                Initiative to build on the progress of the ADA and more 
                fully integrate men and women with disabilities into 
                all aspects of life. The New Freedom Initiative has 
                helped expand access to technology, training, and 
                education for citizens with disabilities. As a result, 
                those who have a disability and seek employment are 
                better able to compete for jobs. To assist in providing 
                additional access to employment opportunities, we have 
                also implemented the ``Ticket to Work'' program and 
                strengthened training and employment services at One-
                Stop Career Centers. By visiting DisabilityInfo.gov, 
                individuals and employers can learn more about the 
                Federal Government's disability-related programs and 
                receive information and resources they need to help 
                achieve their personal and professional ambitions.

                To recognize the contributions of Americans with 
                disabilities and to encourage all citizens to ensure 
                equal opportunity in the workforce, the Congress, by 
                joint resolution approved as amended (36 U.S.C. 121), 
                has designated October of each year as ``National 
                Disability Employment Awareness Month.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim October 2006 as National 
                Disability Employment Awareness Month. I call upon 
                Government officials, labor leaders, employers, and the 
                people of the United States to observe this month with 
                appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                third day of October, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 06-8559
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