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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. 

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56616 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 191 / Wednesday, October 3, 2007 / Presidential Documents 

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. 

[FR Doc. 07–4937 

Filed 10–2–07; 8:49 am] 

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