[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 194 (Tuesday, October 6, 2020)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 62925-62926]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-22185]


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                Proclamation 10087 of September 30, 2020

                
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 
                2020

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 
                we recognize the immeasurable contributions that 
                Americans with disabilities make to our workforce. 
                Their achievements not only strengthen our economy and 
                communities but also exemplify the power of every 
                American to help shape the future of our country. This 
                month, we recommit to advancing an American workforce 
                where everyone can fully pursue their God-given 
                potential.

                Three decades ago, our Nation took a substantial step 
                toward enabling Americans with disabilities to realize 
                their full economic potential. With passage of the 
                landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, these 
                citizens obtained expanded access to employment 
                opportunities, including government and community 
                services. Since then, our Nation has made great strides 
                to create a more inclusive workforce and secure a 
                future of purpose for every American. My Administration 
                has built on these successes by delivering 
                unprecedented opportunities for more than 61 million 
                Americans who have a disability. Due to these efforts, 
                Americans with disabilities had the lowest annual 
                unemployment rate on record last year. As we continue 
                to restore our economy following the coronavirus 
                pandemic, we will once again ensure historic employment 
                opportunities for this incredible group of people.

                Now, more than ever, technology is at the forefront of 
                our evolving national workforce. Accordingly, my 
                Administration is harnessing emerging technologies that 
                enable Americans with disabilities to work in new ways 
                and in new environments. The Department of Labor's 
                Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology 
                developed the Emerging Technology Playbook, which 
                provides step-by-step guidance to ensure accessibility 
                is being built into new technology from the start. 
                Additionally, the Department of Health and Human 
                Services has convened the Interagency Accessibility 
                Forum to foster best practices in accessibility across 
                the Federal Government. My Administration is also 
                working with State and local policymakers through the 
                State Exchange on Employment and Disability initiative 
                to build a more disability-inclusive employment 
                landscape. While there is still progress to be made, I 
                am committed to expanding rewarding, family-sustaining 
                careers to Americans with disabilities in each and 
                every State.

                This month, we recognize the talent and skill of 
                Americans with disabilities. Their resolve and 
                determination strengthen our country and inspire us 
                all. Together, we will continue to advance and promote 
                an inclusive workforce in which everyone can provide 
                for themselves and their families, achieve the American 
                Dream, and enjoy the prosperity of our great Nation.

                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.'' Most appropriately, this 
                year's theme is ``Increasing Access and Opportunity.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 
                2020 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 
                I call upon government, employers, labor organizations, 
                and the great people of the United States to recognize 
                the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
                activities across our land.

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

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