October is Disability Employment Awareness Month in Minnesota
3 Oct 2023
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Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Minnesota, in recognition of the skills, experience and dedication that people with disabilities contribute to the labor force and our state's economy.
This year marks several major milestones in disability employment. It's the 50th anniversary of the National Rehabilitation Act, which was the first federal law aimed at providing equal access for people with disabilities by removing employment, architectural and transportation barriers. In Minnesota, it's the 50th anniversary of the state law that prohibits disability discrimination in employment, and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Minnesota Council on Disability.
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