And he proved that people with disabilities have much to give-if we allow them the opportunity.and if we help them access that opportunity. Today, I'm proud to unveil our blueprint for meeting the President's mandate. In a few minutes, Kevin and John are going to tell you much more about this plan, its specific goals and objectives, and why it's so important to the HHS family-and the larger American family. But all of us already know two important truths. First, we know that, through work, we not only make a living-we make a life.
Work provides more than a financial lifeline.
It's more important than any gold medal or blue ribbon. They want the same responsibilities and rewards of work that the rest of us enjoy-and that's not just a fundamental truth, it's a fundamental right. Talent is lost. Ideas are squandered. Potential remains untapped.