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(upbeat music)

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- Held each October,

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National Disability Employment
Awareness Month aims

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to educate about disability
employment issues

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and celebrate the many
and varied contributions

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of America's workers with disabilities.

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Hanscom Air Force Base is proud
to be a part of this year's

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National Disability
Employment Awareness Month,

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and the opportunity it presents

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to spread the important
message that we value

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all contributions and perspectives.

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Certainly including those of
individuals with disabilities.

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- This year is a
commemorative year as it marks

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not only the 30th anniversary

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of the Americans with Disability Act,

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a landmark legislation designed

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to ensure a more inclusive America

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where every person has
the right to participate

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in all aspects of society,
including employment.

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But also the 75th observance

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of National Disability
Employment Awareness Month.

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- Both commemorative milestones

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will be recognized throughout
the month of October,

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centering on the 2020
theme of increasing access

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and opportunity.

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Reflecting this year's theme,

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Hanscom Air Force Base will be
utilizing a variety of media

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to educate the Hanscom community

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on disability employment issues

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and it's commitment to fostering
an inclusive work culture.