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Skagit County proclaims October National Disability Employment Awareness Month; highlights supported employment gains
Summary
County commissioners on Oct. 6 proclaimed October 2025 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and recognized local supported employment agencies and long‑tenured employees with disabilities; the county reported over 100 supported employees earned $941,143 in 2024.
Skagit County commissioners unanimously proclaimed October 2025 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month during an Oct. 6 session that included remarks from Jess Nelson, the county's developmental disabilities program coordinator.
Nelson framed the month around the U.S. theme "Celebrating Value and Talent" and described supported employment services that match people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to competitive jobs with ongoing on‑the‑job…
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