[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

122 STAT. 5368

 
PROCLAMATION 8298--OCT. 1, 2008



Proclamation 8298 of October 1, 2008
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we reaffirm our
commitment to ensuring that our Nation's promise extends to all our
citizens.
Millions of Americans live with disabilities, and many other Americans
will become disabled at some point in their lives. To integrate people
with disabilities more fully into every aspect of life, our country is
working to advance greater freedoms at work, in schools, and throughout
communities. By expanding employment opportunities and fighting false
perceptions that hinder people living with disabilities from joining the
workforce, we can uphold America's moral values, strengthen our economy,
and make America a more hopeful place.
More than 7 years ago, my Administration announced the New Freedom
Initiative, which expanded upon the landmark reforms of the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Since then, the Initiative has increased access
for people with disabilities through technology, provided additional
educational opportunities for youth, and integrated more Americans into
the workforce. My Administration remains committed to empowering all
people to reach their full educational, social, and professional goals.
To learn more about the Federal Government's disability-related
programs, please visit DisabilityInfo.gov.
To recognize the contributions of Americans with disabilities and to
encourage all citizens to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce, the
Congress has designated October of each year (36 U.S.C. 121) as
``National Disability Employment Awareness Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 2008 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 first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
third.
GEORGE W. BUSH