[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 193 (Thursday, October 4, 2018)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 50245-50246]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21813]


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                Proclamation 9793 of September 28, 2018

                
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 
                2018

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 
                we recognize the achievements of Americans with 
                disabilities whose contributions in the workforce help 
                ensure the strength of our Nation. We also renew our 
                commitment to creating an environment of opportunity 
                for all Americans and educating people about disability 
                employment issues.

                The American economy is roaring back as a result of my 
                Administration's economic policies, including the 
                enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the 
                elimination of unnecessary and burdensome regulations. 
                More than 4 million jobs have been created since my 
                election. On average, in 2018, more than 5.6 million 
                men and women with disabilities have been employed each 
                month, which is on pace to be the highest annual level 
                ever recorded. Earlier this year, the unemployment rate 
                for Americans with disabilities reached the lowest rate 
                ever recorded. These are positive indicators, and ones 
                that continue to highlight the incredible value that 
                individuals with disabilities offer to the workforce.

                To accelerate this momentum and build on my promise to 
                America's workers, I signed an Executive Order 
                establishing the National Council for the American 
                Worker. This initiative will develop a national 
                strategy that guarantees American workers have the 
                ability to learn the skills needed to secure sustained 
                employment, especially in high-demand industries, such 
                as medicine, science, and technology. This national 
                strategy will outline policies to provide all 
                Americans, including Americans with disabilities, more 
                opportunities to work, earn competitive wages, and 
                connect with others worldwide.

                My Administration has also taken action to address 
                disability employment issues, which includes 
                encouraging those with disabilities to engage in the 
                workforce, providing greater opportunities for their 
                involvement, and preventing workplace injuries from 
                occurring. For example, in September, the Department of 
                Labor awarded nearly $20 million in grants to eight 
                States for Retaining Employment and Talent after 
                Injury/Illness Network Demonstration (RETAIN) projects. 
                These projects develop innovative strategies that 
                enable Americans who are injured or ill to remain in or 
                return to the workforce. Each year, more than 3.5 
                million nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses 
                occur at a cost of $170 billion to the economy. When an 
                illness or injury forces workers to discontinue 
                employment, the loss can be devastating to both the 
                workers and their families. RETAIN projects work 
                because timely, coordinated, and effective support can 
                help hundreds of thousands of workers who have been 
                injured or fallen ill remain in their jobs.

                In addition to testing innovative policy solutions, 
                this year, the Department of Labor helped 44 States 
                adopt disability employment policies to meet their 
                workforce needs, and the Department of Labor's Job 
                Accommodation Network provided guidance on 
                accommodations for workplace success to nearly 50,000 
                employers and to individuals with disabilities. To 
                expand apprenticeship opportunities, the Department of 
                Labor has created inclusive apprenticeship tools for 
                job creators and more than 35,000 employers receive

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                help with recruiting and retaining workers with 
                disabilities through the Employer Assistance and 
                Resource Network on Disability Inclusion.

                My Administration will continue these efforts, and 
                renews its commitment to creating more opportunities 
                for Americans with disabilities who want to provide for 
                themselves and their families and contribute to their 
                communities by participating in the workforce. My 
                Administration also reaffirms its support for all the 
                employers who hire Americans with disabilities, 
                providing opportunities for success. It is important 
                that all our Nation's job seekers and creators are both 
                empowered and motivated to partake in our booming 
                economy, and apply their unique talents and skills to 
                the growing workforce.

                The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved August 11, 
                1945, as amended (36 U.S.C. 121), has designated 
                October of each year as ``National Disability 
                Employment Awareness Month.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 
                2018 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 
                I call upon government and labor leaders, employers, 
                and the great people of the United States to recognize 
                the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
                activities across our land.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                third.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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