[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

121 STAT. 2793
 
PROCLAMATION 8182--SEPT. 28, 2007



Proclamation 8182 of September 28, 2007
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is an opportunity to
recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Americans with
disabilities and to underscore our Nation's commitment to advancing
employment opportunities for all our citizens.
Americans with disabilities strengthen our country's workforce, and
their achievements help keep our Nation the world's economic leader.
Landmark reforms such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
have helped to ensure that individuals with disabilities are better able
to engage in productive work and participate fully in the life of our
Nation. It is important that we continue to expand on these
opportunities for Americans with disabilities by eliminating the
barriers and false perceptions that hinder them from joining the
workforce. By enhancing the workplace environment for people with
disabilities, employers can help provide access to jobs that allow these
individuals to demonstrate their potential and realize their dreams.
Since 2001, my New Freedom Initiative has helped promote the full
participation of people with disabilities in all areas of society,
including education, training, and employment. Programs such as ``Ticket
to Work''; and services at One-Stop Career Centers have helped improve
access to employment training and placement services for individuals who
want to work. Throughout the Federal Government, we have worked to
improve access to jobs for individuals with disabilities and to promote
greater inclusiveness in the workforce. Individuals and employers can
learn more about the Federal Government's disability-related programs by
visiting DisabilityInfo.gov. We will continue to build on the progress
that has been made for individuals with disabilities and will work to
ensure that our Nation remains a place of opportunity for all Americans.
To recognize the contributions of Americans with disabilities and to
encourage all citizens to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce, the
Congress (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, do hereby proclaim October 2007 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 twenty-eighth day
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH