The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has recognized three local employers for their commitment to accessibility and proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Loudoun County (PDF).
At the October 3, 2023, meeting, winners of the Loudoun Disability Services Board’s FAIME—Full Accessibility and Inclusion: Moving toward Equity—Awards were honored. The awards recognize businesses and organizations for their commitment to hiring people with disabilities and providing them with opportunities to develop their skills and career in an inclusive work environment.
This year’s honorees are:
- Custom Software System, which partners with the county’s Job Link program.
- Inova Loudoun Hospital, which provides opportunities for high school seniors with disabilities.
- Janelia Research Campus, which is an employment site for the nonprofit organization ECHO (Every Citizen Has Opportunities).
The Disability Services Board is an at-large advisory body appointed by the Board of Supervisors to identify and advise county leaders on issues of importance to people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to help make Loudoun County an accessible and inclusive community.
# # #