Program on benefits of hiring people with disabilities

DAYTON—On Oct. 7, the Columbia County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution making October National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This was done in order to raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities.

As stated in the resolution, activities during October will reinforce the value and talent of people with disabilities in the workplace and in the community, and affirm Columbia County’s commitment to an inclusive community.

On Oct. 27 at 5:00 p.m. Jim Corey, Senior Program Manager of Washington Initiative for Suppor...