PRINTER'S NO. 1124
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
173
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, HUGHES, KEARNEY, ARGALL, MARTIN,
HAYWOOD, CAPPELLETTI, PENNYCUICK, KANE, BREWSTER, COMITTA,
LAUGHLIN, COSTA, SCHWANK, DUSH, ROBINSON AND HUTCHINSON,
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of October 2023 as "National Disability
Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, October 2023 marks the 78th anniversary of "National
Disability Employment Awareness Month"; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 50th anniversary of the
enactment of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and
WHEREAS, There are more than 2.7 million adults, or
approximately one in four adult Pennsylvanians, living with a
disability; and
WHEREAS, More than half a million Pennsylvanians with
disabilities are actively employed and are vital contributors to
this Commonwealth's productivity; and
WHEREAS, Many Pennsylvanians with disabilities still lack
equitable access to employment and the labor force participation
rate among Pennsylvanians with disabilities falls significantly
below the participation rate of Pennsylvanians without
disabilities; and
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WHEREAS, Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people,
including people with disabilities, are a critical part of
efforts to build an inclusive community and strong economy; and
WHEREAS, This year's theme is designated as "Advancing Access
and Equity" and activities during this month reinforce the
talent and value people with disabilities add to our workplaces
and communities and affirm Pennsylvania's commitment to an
inclusive community that increases access and opportunities to
all, including individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Employers, schools and other community organizations
in Pennsylvania are encouraged to observe October with
appropriate programs and activities and to advance the message
that people with disabilities add value and talent to our
workplaces and communities; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth will strive to take steps
throughout the year to recruit, hire, retain and advance
individuals with disabilities and work to pursue the goals of
opportunity, full participation, economic self-sufficiency and
independent living for people with disabilities; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize October 2023 as "National
Disability Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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