TRENTON, NJ, October 9, 2015 – The Christie Administration kicked off National Disability Employment Awareness Month today with the New Jersey departments of Labor and Workforce Development and Human Services participating in the fifth annual Disability Pride Parade and Celebration Day in the capital city.  

Observed annually in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month seeks to educate people about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. 

The parade began at the State House and continued through downtown Trenton where a post-parade celebration featuring speakers, entertainment, and vendors was held. Brian Fitzgibbons, assistant director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, addressed the crowd and encouraged attendees to learn more about the department’s offerings for individuals with disabilities.

Brian Fitzgibbons (right), assistant director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services,
talking to Charles J. Dodge (left), this year’s Parade Marshal of the fifth annual New Jersey
Disability Pride Parade.

Brian Fitzgibbons, assistant director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services,
addressing the crowd at the fifth annual New Jersey Disability Pride Parade and Celebration
Day in Trenton.