The House concurrent resolution No. R-150 congratulates the winners of the 2024 Spirit of the ADA Award, which recognizes businesses and nonprofit organizations in Vermont that exemplify the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The resolution emphasizes Vermont's commitment to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of disability or other characteristics, and highlights the importance of inclusivity in the workforce. The award recipients are acknowledged for their efforts in creating accessible recruitment processes, accommodating employees on the job, and implementing strategies that support the hiring of individuals with disabilities.
The resolution lists the 2024 award winners, which include Worth Repeating, Butterfly Bakery, Onion River Animal Hospital, VINE Sanctuary, Bradford Hannaford, Club Demonstration Services, Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services, Shaws Supermarket, WheelPad L3C, Windsor County Youth Services, and Rhino Foods, the latter of which received the David Sagi Memorial Spirit of the ADA Award. The General Assembly expresses its congratulations to these organizations for their contributions to employing Vermonters with disabilities and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to each award recipient and the Governors Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities.