[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 194 (Monday, October 6, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 58431-58432]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23728]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 194 / Monday, October 6, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                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.

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                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.
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