Gov. Kay Ivey presents disability awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) –Â Gov. Kay Ivey presented awards to honoring people and businesses who have gone above and beyond to help employ people with disabilities.
The annual awards presentation was hosted by the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Gov. Ivey also signed a proclamation recognizing October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Alabama.
“Employers, thank you for recognizing the ability and showing other businesses what is possible to our honorees. I’m inspired by your accomplishments and I am proud to be your governor,” Gov. Ivey said.
The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services was created by the Alabama Legislature in 1994 to serve Alabamians with disabilities and focuses on helping them reach their maximum potential.
