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Posted September 28th, 2004 - 2:00 PM

October 7, 2004 — Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board to Host Third Annual Awards Ceremony

"People with disabilities are an untapped source of both capable employees and valued customers....The theme 'You're Hired! Success Knows No Limitations!' will help federal, state and local governments, advocacy groups and the business community plan events and programs throughout October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month that highlight the talents and skills of job seekers and working Americans who have disabilities." —Roy Grizzard, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board is hosting its third annual awards ceremony October 7 to honor Clark County's Employer and Employee of the year.

The event will be held at the E. B. Hamilton Hall in the newly restored Red Cross building at the Historic Reserve. Festivities begin at 3:30 PM. The public is invited to attend.

In 2003, the Clark County Public Works Department received the Public Employer of the Year award for its outstanding commitment to hiring people from diverse backgrounds. Regal Cinemas received the Private Employer of the Year award for its leadership in employing people with disabilities. Employee of the Year went to Jeffrey Hugie, an usher at Regal Cinemas in Vancouver .

In 2002, the City of Vancouver received the Public Employer of the Year award for its outstanding commitment to hiring people from diverse backgrounds. Safeway received the Private Employer of the Year award for its leadership in employing people with disabilities. Employee of the Year went to April Henley, an environmental aide employed by Meadow Glade Manor in Battle Ground.

For more information about the ceremony or National Disability Employment Awareness Month, please contact Paula Johnson of O'Neill & Associates at (360) 606-2961.

Contact Info
Paula Johnson, Vice President
O'Neill & Associates
Vancouver , WA 98666-0226

Phone: 360-606-2961
Email: paula@oneillandassociates.com



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Press Room PRESS RELEASE Posted September 28th, 2004 - 2:00 PM October 7, 2004 — Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board to Host Third Annual Awards Ceremony "People with disabilities are an untapped source of both capable employees and valued customers....The theme 'You're Hired! Success Knows No Limitations!' will help federal, state and local governments, advocacy groups and the business community plan events and programs throughout October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month that highlight the talents and skills of job seekers and working Americans who have disabilities." —Roy Grizzard, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board is hosting its third annual awards ceremony October 7 to honor Clark County's Employer and Employee of the year. The event will be held at the E. B. Hamilton Hall in the newly restored Red Cross building at the Historic Reserve. Festivities begin at 3:30 PM. The public is invited to attend. In 2003, the Clark County Public Works Department received the Public Employer of the Year award for its outstanding commitment to hiring people from diverse backgrounds. Regal Cinemas received the Private Employer of the Year award for its leadership in employing people with disabilities. Employee of the Year went to Jeffrey Hugie, an usher at Regal Cinemas in Vancouver . In 2002, the City of Vancouver received the Public Employer of the Year award for its outstanding commitment to hiring people from diverse backgrounds. Safeway received the Private Employer of the Year award for its leadership in employing people with disabilities. Employee of the Year went to April Henley, an environmental aide employed by Meadow Glade Manor in Battle Ground. For more information about the ceremony or National Disability Employment Awareness Month, please contact Paula Johnson of O'Neill & Associates at (360) 606-2961. Contact Info Paula Johnson, Vice President O'Neill & Associates Vancouver , WA 98666-0226 Phone: 360-606-2961 Email: paula@oneillandassociates.com
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