City of Lake Charles Announces Mayor's Commission on Disability

                             2012 Employer Recognition Awards

 

Each year, the Mayor's Commission on Disability accepts nominations for the Lake Charles Employer Recognition Awards.  These awards are presented to people and organizations whose contributions have advanced the opportunities for individuals with disabilities for full participation in life by providing employment opportunities.

Considerations for nominating an employer include the following:

  • Hires individuals with disabilities as regular practice
  • Accommodates employee with disability in the workplace
  • Encourages policies and/or practices that demonstrate equitable treatment of  employees, i.e., wages, promotions, benefits, etc.

                                                                                             

Receiving the award on behalf of this year's recipients at the annual awards luncheon at Pat's of Henderson on December 20, 2012 were Roger Porter for Aeroframe, David and Jeremy Stine for Stine, Chad Guidry for Brookshire Brothers, Tony Lemaire and Randy Belshe for Peaux Boys Deli, Margaret McCloskey for PDI of the South, and Jessica Austin for Market Basket #18.    

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The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.   For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see the City of Lake Charles website- www.cityoflakecharles.com  or call the Mayor's Action Line at (337) 491-1346, or contact the appropriate Department Head, or call the Title VI coordinator at (337) 491-1440.