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Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2023 - 2024
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | September 12, 2024 01:21 PM |
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| From: | Senator Christine M. Tartaglione |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | National Disability Employment Awareness Month |
| In honor of the achievements of America’s workers with disabilities past and present, I will soon introduce a resolution that recognizes October 2024 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. October 2024 marks the 79th Anniversary National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Across America, millions of people live with disabilities, while others will become disabled at some point in their lives. More than 30 years after the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities, including numerous veterans, continue to make immeasurable contributions to the workforce. The theme for this year’s NDEAM has been designated as “Access to Good Jobs for All” by the national Office of Disability Employment Policy. Good jobs change lives and all people, including those with disabilities should have the opportunity to find success in employment. In turn, the purpose of this year’s theme is to confirm our commitment in ensuring disabled works have access to good, livable jobs all year round. To further highlight our commitment to achieving equitable employment for all people across the Commonwealth, I am hosting Disability Employment Awareness Day in the Capitol Rotunda from 9 AM to 1 PM on Tuesday, October 22nd together with stakeholders, advocates, and organizations that support people with disabilities. I encourage my colleagues and the general public to stop by throughout the day to listen to our stories and to learn how you can be an ally to people with disabilities in the workplace and beyond. By designating October 2024 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we encourage all Pennsylvanians to recognize the important contributions of Pennsylvanians with disabilities and encourage all citizens to ensure such individuals are afforded equal opportunities in their workplaces. Please join me in co-sponsoring this important resolution. |
Introduced as SR337