GOVERNOR’S OFFICE MEDIA ADVISORY: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Posted on Oct 27, 2016 in Latest Department News, Newsroom, Office of the Governor Press Releases
WHAT: National Disability Employment Awareness Month:
State of Hawai‘i departments will celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness month and the signing of agreements across state government that will increase opportunities and support for the employment of people with disabilities. The program will include:
- Governor’s proclamation on Disability Employment Awareness Month
- Keynote speaker Patricia Morrissey, Director, UH Mānoa Center on Disability Studies
- Employer panel
- Recognition of outstanding training programs, agencies, Employees and employers
- Honorary Award to Champion and Advocate presented to Sen. Suzanne Oakland Chun
WHO: Partners in Employment, including the State of Hawai‘i departments and agencies, the U.S. Department of Labor and the City and County of Honolulu
WHEN: Friday, October 28, 2016 – 10 am to 12 pm
WHERE: Hawai‘i State Capitol Auditorium
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Media Contacts:
Jodi Leong
Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary
Office of the Governor
Office: 808-586-0043
Mobile: 808-798-3929
Keopu Reelitz
Public Information Officer
Department of Human Services
Office: 808-586-4892
Mobile: 808-372-4704