Businesses, individuals to be honored for their role in helping those with developmental disabilities

Businesses and individuals who are making a difference in the lives of people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities will be honored Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards. 

Five Community Awards will be presented at the event which will take place in person in Gaiser Hall at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Participants can also attend virtually. The ceremony runs 5-6 pm with in-person networking from 4:30-5 pm. Register using this link.

The event also celebrates October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Awards will go to a large employer, small employer and an employee with a developmental or intellectual disability as well as people being honored for their extraordinary service to those with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

The awards program honors the role people with developmental disabilities have in helping achieve a dynamic, productive workforce and recognize those in the business community who have demonstrated leadership in employing people with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Emily Harris at emily@gowise.org or 503.750.9776.

CONTACT:
Patricia Buescher, Developmental Disabilities Program, Community Services
564.397.7826, patricia.buescher@clark.wa.gov