CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT

(HAMPTON, Va.)  Six local employers’ efforts to hire more individuals with disabilities were recognized Oct. 4 by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Peninsula Worklink, SEVA Rapid Response and Peninsula Council for Workforce Development.

 

This year’s champions of disability employment include:

  • AAFES Dan Daniel Distribution Center, Newport News
  • Brevard Achievement Center, Joint Base Langley-Eustis
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg
  • Hampton VA Medical Center
  • Newport News Shipbuilding
  • PORTCO Inc., Portsmouth

 

Gov. Terry McAuliffe recognizes October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Virginia.