Bill > SR395

This Resolution officially recognizes the month of October 2020 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, aligning with a nationwide campaign that aims to raise awareness about issues related to disability employment and celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities. The resolution highlights the historical evolution of this observance, which began in 1945 as "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week" and expanded over time to include all individuals with disabilities and to cover an entire month, emphasizing the ongoing need to remove employment barriers and create inclusive workplaces. The chosen theme for 2020, "Increasing Access and Opportunity," underscores the ingenuity people with disabilities bring to the workforce and coincides with "Disability History Month," acknowledging the progress made since the Americans with Disabilities Act and the continued opportunities for advancement.