house resolution no.320
Rep. Sneller offered the following resolution:
Whereas, A 2017 study conducted by Cornell University showed that 67% of people with disabilities in Michigan were not working; and
Whereas, People with developmental disabilities in Michigan share with the rest of the state’s nearly 10 million residents the right to work in competitive integrated work environments with needed supports while making minimum wage; and
Whereas, It has been 75 years since Congress designated a week in October, which has culminated into National Disability Employment Awareness Month with the 2020 theme being "Increasing Access and Opportunity."; and
Whereas, Every person should be seen for their ability, with valuable strengths and the potential to make important contributions to their local communities; and
Whereas, By promoting opportunities for all citizens with disabilities in Michigan, gaining individual integrated employment, and engaging businesses to value the contributions that employees with disabilities bring to their organization, we will enhance the employment landscape and enable Michigan to compete with other states to bring in high-demand businesses and jobs; and
Whereas, Disability Employment Awareness Month is an appropriate time to recognize Michigan’s employment accomplishments concerning persons with disabilities in integrated environments and to make sure all of Michigan’s citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities are included; and
Whereas, Celebrating the abilities and contributions of people with developmental disabilities can only serve to enrich the communities of Michigan and enhance our diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2020 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
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