National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2020

Proclamation 10087 of September 30, 2020

National Disability Employment Awareness Month,
2020

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month,
we recognize the immeasurable contributions that
Americans with disabilities make to our workforce.
Their achievements not only strengthen our economy and
communities but also exemplify the power of every
American to help shape the future of our country. This
month, we recommit to advancing an American workforce
where everyone can fully pursue their God-given
potential.

Three decades ago, our Nation took a substantial step
toward enabling Americans with disabilities to realize
their full economic potential. With passage of the
landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, these
citizens obtained expanded access to employment
opportunities, including government and community
services. Since then, our Nation has made great strides
to create a more inclusive workforce and secure a
future of purpose for every American. My Administration
has built on these successes by delivering
unprecedented opportunities for more than 61 million
Americans who have a disability. Due to these efforts,
Americans with disabilities had the lowest annual
unemployment rate on record last year. As we continue
to restore our economy following the coronavirus
pandemic, we will once again ensure historic employment
opportunities for this incredible group of people.

Now, more than ever, technology is at the forefront of
our evolving national workforce. Accordingly, my
Administration is harnessing emerging technologies that
enable Americans with disabilities to work in new ways
and in new environments. The Department of Labor's
Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology
developed the Emerging Technology Playbook, which
provides step-by-step guidance to ensure accessibility
is being built into new technology from the start.
Additionally, the Department of Health and Human
Services has convened the Interagency Accessibility
Forum to foster best practices in accessibility across
the Federal Government. My Administration is also
working with State and local policymakers through the
State Exchange on Employment and Disability initiative
to build a more disability-inclusive employment
landscape. While there is still progress to be made, I
am committed to expanding rewarding, family-sustaining
careers to Americans with disabilities in each and
every State.

This month, we recognize the talent and skill of
Americans with disabilities. Their resolve and
determination strengthen our country and inspire us
all. Together, we will continue to advance and promote
an inclusive workforce in which everyone can provide
for themselves and their families, achieve the American
Dream, and enjoy the prosperity of our great Nation.

The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved August 11,
1945, as amended (36 U.S.C. 121), has designated
October of each year as ``National Disability
Employment Awareness Month.'' Most appropriately, this
year's theme is ``Increasing Access and Opportunity.''

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim October
2020 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
I call upon government, employers, labor organizations,
and the great people of the United States to recognize
the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities across our land.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.