Bill Text: MI HR0172 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare October 2021 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 22-6)
Status: (Passed) 2021-10-05 - Adopted [HR0172 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0172-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.172
Reps. Sneller, Cherry, Clemente, Cavanagh, Neeley, Rogers, Hertel, Anthony, Kuppa, Sowerby, Martin, Howell, Ellison, Mueller, Lasinski, Allor, Bezotte, Brabec, Breen, Calley, Haadsma, Hope, Morse, Sabo, Steenland, Thanedar, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:
Whereas, The most current labor statistics provided by the US Department of Labor show only 21.3% of people with disabilities are participating in the workforce; and
Whereas, Twenty-nine percent or almost 1 in 3 adults of Michigan residents have developmental disabilities: and
Whereas, People with developmental disabilities in Michigan share with the rest of the states nearly 10 million residents the right to work in competitive integrated work environments with needed supports while making a living wage; and
Whereas, The United States Department of Labor has designated the 2021 theme for National Disability Employment Month to be “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.”; and
Whereas, This theme reflects the commitment to an inclusive recovery; and
Whereas, Those with disabilities deserve to have full and complete access to economic opportunity as do all other Americans and the accommodations and supports that are required to thrive in the workplace; and
Whereas, Every person should be seen for their ability with valuable strengths and their important contributions to their community; and
Whereas, By promoting opportunities for all citizens with disabilities in Michigan to gain individual integrated employment and engaging businesses to value the contributions that employees with disabilities bring to their organizations, we will enhance the employment landscape; and
Whereas, Celebrating the abilities and contributions of the 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 2021 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
