[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

120 STAT. 3891
 
PROCLAMATION 8060--OCT. 3, 2006



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.
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.
GEORGE W. BUSH