The House concurrent resolution No. R-150 congratulates the winners of the 2024 Spirit of the ADA Award, recognizing their commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Vermont. The resolution emphasizes the state's dedication to inclusivity and the positive impact that diverse contributions from all individuals can have on the workforce and the economy. It highlights the criteria for receiving the award, which includes creating accessible recruitment processes, providing on-the-job accommodations, and ensuring physical accessibility in the workplace.
The resolution lists the 2024 award recipients, which include various businesses and nonprofit organizations from different communities across Vermont, such as Worth Repeating, Butterfly Bakery, and Rhino Foods, the latter of which received the prestigious David Sagi Memorial Spirit of the ADA Award. The General Assembly expresses its congratulations to these award winners for their efforts in employing Vermonters with disabilities and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to each recipient and the Governors Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities.