[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7937--SEPT. 30, 2005
Proclamation 7937 of September 30, 2005
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Across America, individuals with disabilities are making important
contributions in the workplace. This month, we celebrate their
accomplishments and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that the
opportunities of America are available and accessible to every citizen.
Fifteen years ago, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), reducing barriers for
millions of Americans with disabilities and providing a mandate for the
elimination of discrimination in the workplace and in the community.
Since the ADA was enacted, people with disabilities have been able to
participate more fully in the workforce, and our Nation has become
stronger and more just. Yet more work remains, and we continue our
efforts to enable Americans with disabilities to live and work with
greater freedom.
In the spirit of the ADA, my Administration's New Freedom Initiative has
expanded access to assistive technologies, education, and opportunities
for people with disabilities to integrate into the workforce. I signed
into law legislation that improves the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act to ensure that our young people with disabilities are
prepared for the many opportunities ahead. Through these and other
efforts, we are working to ensure that Americans with disabilities can
realize the promise of America.
To recognize the contributions of Americans with disabilities and to
encourage all citizens to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce, the
Congress, by joint resolution approved as amended (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 2005 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 thirtieth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH