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Village Board
10/16/2023

Item: Disability Employment Awareness Award
Department: Village Manager's Office
 

Presentation of the 2023 Disability Employment Award to Gerry's Cafe by the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities.

 

The Commission for Citizens with Disabilities is charged with promoting the issues and concerns of citizens with disabilities.  October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the many contributions of America's workers with disabilities.  The Disability Employment Awareness Award is presented annual to an Arlington Heights employer who proactively recruits, hires and employs persons with disabilities.  2023 marks the 15th year the Commission has hosted the Disability Employment Awareness Award.  The Commission is honored to recognize Gerry’s Café as the 2023 award winner.