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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Good afternoon to all of you. I thought I would
post this announcement to the list serve. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=Ollie.Cantos@usdoj.gov href="mailto:Ollie.Cantos@usdoj.gov">Cantos, Ollie
(CRT)</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, October 05, 2009 3:24 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> President Obama Announces New Initiatives during National
Disability Employment Awareness Month</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV class=Section1>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoPlainText align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">THE WHITE
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoPlainText align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Office of the
Press Secretary<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoPlainText align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">_______________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">October 5,
2009<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">President Obama
Announces New Initiatives During National Disability Employment Awareness
Month<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Washington,
D.C. – President Obama today announced that his Administration is taking
several steps to ensure that there is fair and equal access to employment for
all Americans, particularly the 54 million people in this country living with
disabilities. The announcement comes during National Disability Employment
Awareness Month.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">“My
Administration is committed to ensuring that all Americans have the chance to
fulfill their potential and contribute to our nation,” said President
Obama. “Across this country, millions of people with disabilities are
working or want to work, and they should have access to the support and services
they need to succeed. As the nation’s largest employer, the Federal
Government and its contractors can lead the way by implementing effective
employment policies and practices that increase opportunities and help workers
achieve their full potential. We must also rededicate ourselves to fostering an
inclusive work culture that welcomes the skills and talents of all qualified
employees. That’s why I’ve asked the responsible agencies to develop new plans
and policies to help increase employment across America for people with
disabilities.”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The following
are some of the steps the Obama Administration will take:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoPlainText><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> The Office
of Personnel Management (OPM) and Department of Labor's Office of Disability
Employment Policy (ODEP) will collaborate to sponsor and organize a day long
Federal Government-wide job fair for people with disabilities. The Fair
will take place in early spring 2010. In addition to the Job Fair, OPM,
ODEP, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the
Department of Defense's office on Computer and Electronic Accommodations Program
(CAP) will provide workshops throughout the day on a variety of topics including
the Schedule A hiring waiver and the right to the provision of reasonable
accommodations including information on assistive and communications
technology.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in" class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoPlainText><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">OPM will develop
training on Schedule A for federal Human Resources specialists, hiring managers
and selective placement coordinators that will be easily accessible and includes
on line training.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoPlainText><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">EEOC and the
Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division will hold four Town Hall meetings
throughout the nation to share information about the ADA Amendments Act proposed
regulations and to gather comments on them. All Town Hall meetings will
consist of two sessions - one for disability advocates and one for the employer
community. These sessions will be completed by November 20th. The four locations
are Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, and New Orleans.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoPlainText><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Department
of Justice will release a video that will identify and respond to a number of
common myths held by employers about workers with disabilities.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoPlainText><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">OPM will create
and lead a task force comprised of representatives from key Federal Departments
and Agencies that have developed and implemented model practices for recruiting,
retaining and advancing employees with disabilities. The task force will
report on the innovative practices agencies use to encourage the employment of
individuals with disabilities. The report will identify and promote
successful practices for conducting outreach, recruiting, hiring qualified
candidates, successful accommodations, and providing opportunities for career
advancement at all levels.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoPlainText align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">THE WHITE
HOUSE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoPlainText align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Office of the
Press Secretary<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoPlainText align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">_______________<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">September 30,
2009 <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Attached
is a proclamation signed by the President today regarding<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">National
Disability Employment Awareness Month.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">***<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">THE WHITE
HOUSE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Office of the
Press Secretary<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">For Immediate
Release September 30, 2009<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">NATIONAL
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH, 2009<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">- - - - - -
-<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">BY THE PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">A
PROCLAMATION<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Fair access to
employment is a fundamental right of every American, including the 54 million
people in this country living<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">with
disabilities. A job can provide financial stability, help maximize our
potential, and allow us to achieve our dreams. As<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Americans, we
possess a range of vocational opportunities to make the most of our talents and
succeed in a chosen career;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">those with
disabilities are entitled to the same opportunities.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">During National
Disability Employment Awareness Month, we recommit ourselves to implementing
effective policies and<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">practices that
increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. In
the past half-century, we have made great strides toward providing equal
employment opportunities in America, but much work remains to be done. As part
of that continuing effort,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">We must seek to
provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Only then can Americans
with disabilities achieve full participation in the workforce and reach the
height of their ambition.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">My
Administration is committed to promoting positive change for every American,
including those with disabilities. The Federal Government and its contractors
can lead the way by implementing effective employment policies and practices
that increase opportunities and help workers achieve their full potential.
Across this country, millions of people with disabilities are working or want to
work. We must ensure they have access to the support and services they need to
succeed.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Recognizing the
need for equal employment opportunities, we must also strengthen and expand the
educational opportunities<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">for individuals
with disabilities. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act substantially
increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and
provided more than $500 million for vocational rehabilitation services,
including job training, education, and placement. If we are to build a world
free from unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination, we must ensure
that every American receives an education that prepares him or her for future
success.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Each day,
Americans with disabilities play a critical role in forging and shaping the
identity of our Nation. Their contributions touch us all through personal
experience or through that of a family member, neighbor, friend, or
colleague. We grow stronger as a Nation when Americans feel the dignity
conferred by having the ability to support themselves and
their<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">families through
productive work. This month, we rededicate<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ourselves to
fostering an inclusive work culture that welcomes<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">the skills and
talents of all qualified employees.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">NOW, THEREFORE,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the
authority vested<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">in me by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2009,
as National Disability employment Awareness Month. I call on all Americans to
celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities to our workplaces
and communities, and to promote the employment of individuals with disabilities
to create a better, more inclusive America, one in which every person is rightly
recognized for his or her abilities and accomplishments.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">IN WITNESS
WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of September, in the
year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States
of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
BARACK OBAMA<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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were forwarded from Kareem A. Dale, Special Assistant to the President for
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