WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States, secures for every citizen the right to speak freely, to assemble peaceably, and to engage in open and honest debate, which are the foundations of liberty and a republican form of government, through the First Amendment;...

WHEREAS, Alaska became an Employment First state in 2014 with the goal of ensuring that individuals with disabilities have information, training, resources, and programs that increase opportunities for meaningful, integrated, competitive wage and career employment;...

WHEREAS, Alaskan winters are picturesque and offer unique recreational opportunities. Once snow and ice blanket the landscape, Alaskan residents and visitors can ski, snowboard, snow machine, snowshoe, climb or ice skate, and engage in many other winter activities;...

WHEREAS, Alaska Statute recognizes the first full week of October as Alaska Employ People with Disabilities Week to celebrate and foster the integration of Alaskans with disabilities into our State’s workforce; and WHEREAS, this observance highlights the talent and...