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WHEREAS, Disability Employment Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and create greater awareness of the talents and skills individuals with disabilities bring to employers; and 

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland is dedicated to upholding the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act, particularly as it relates to the rights and freedom of people with disabilities to work and advance in their chosen careers; and

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland is an “Employment First” state that strives to expand employment opportunities for Marylanders with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, As a “Model Employer,” the State of Maryland—through the work of the Office of Disability Employment Advancement and Policy—will continue its commitment to the principle that business thrives when it invests in workers, including those with disabilities.