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Wisconsin Assembly Bill AJR73

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5-Relating to: recognizing Employment Choice First as a means to preserve the dignity, self−esteem, and
6-pride of individuals with disabilities in Wisconsin.
7-Whereas, the citizens of the State of Wisconsin deserve the dignity and freedom to find work in
8-the place of employment that best reflects their needs and skills; and
9-Whereas, an individual’s employment and work also promote involvement and fellowship in
10-other community activities; and
11-Whereas, Employment Choice First is a movement affirming the philosophy that choice of
12-employment setting is a right of all individuals and that this choice should be made by the individual; and
13-Whereas, the mission of Employment Choice First in Wisconsin is to establish opportunities for
14-all working−age individuals with disabilities in Wisconsin to gain employment within a setting that
15-meets their individual needs and skills, and to engage businesses and organizations that value the
16-contributions of employees with disabilities; and
17-Whereas, Wisconsin state agencies that provide services and support to persons with disabilities,
18-as well as agencies that provide employment and related services, should implement Employment
19-Choice First by collaborating to ensure that state programs, policies, procedures, and funding support
20-a full array of employment services; and
21-Whereas, implementation of Employment Choice First ensures that individual preference,
22-interest, and need are the guiding principles of determining appropriate employment settings; and
23-Whereas, sharing data and information across systems can assist state agencies in tracking
24-progress toward full implementation of Employment Choice First; and
25-Whereas, state agencies can adopt measurable goals and objectives to promote assessment of
26-progress toward full implementation of Employment Choice First; now, therefore, be it
27-Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the State of Wisconsin recognizes that
28-an individual’s choice of employment and work setting result in tangible and intangible benefits,
29-including the enhancement of independence and economic self−sufficiency, as well as purpose, dignity,
30-self−esteem, and a sense of accomplishment and pride; and, be it further
31-Resolved, That the State of Wisconsin recognizes that a diverse workforce enriches local
32-communities, promotes a well−rounded working environment, and enhances economic development;
33-and, be it further
34-Resolved, That the State of Wisconsin recognizes that all individuals, including those with
35-disabilities, should have choices with respect to where they seek employment and professional
36-development; and, be it further
37-Resolved, That the State of Wisconsin will promote the dignity, self−esteem, and economic
38-self−sufficiency of working−age individuals with disabilities by providing access to paid employment
39-aligned with each individual’s interests, desires, and needs.
40-Senator Chris Kapenga
41-President of the Senate
42-Representative Robin J. Vos
43-Speaker of the Assembly
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45-Edward A. Blazel
46-Assembly Chief Clerk
5+September 19, 2023 - Introduced by Representatives DITTRICH, MURPHY, MAXEY,
6+CONLEY, DONOVAN, NEYLON, SPIROS, MOSES, TITTL, BALDEH, HURD, WICHGERS,
7+WITTKE and EDMING, cosponsored by Senators NASS, JAGLER, JACQUE, TAYLOR,
8+CABRAL-GUEVARA, QUINN and FEYEN. Referred to Committee on Rules.
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10+Relating to: recognizing Employment Choice First as a means to preserve the
11+dignity, self-esteem, and pride of individuals with disabilities in Wisconsin.
12+Whereas, the citizens of the State of Wisconsin deserve the dignity and freedom
13+to find work in the place of employment that best reflects their needs and skills; and
14+Whereas, an individual's employment and work also promote involvement and
15+fellowship in other community activities; and
16+Whereas, Employment Choice First is a movement affirming the philosophy
17+that choice of employment setting is a right of all individuals and that this choice
18+should be made by the individual; and
19+Whereas, the mission of Employment Choice First in Wisconsin is to establish
20+opportunities for all working-age individuals with disabilities in Wisconsin to gain
21+employment within a setting that meets their individual needs and skills, and to
22+engage businesses and organizations that value the contributions of employees with
23+disabilities; and
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41+Whereas, Wisconsin state agencies that provide services and support to persons
42+with disabilities, as well as agencies that provide employment and related services,
43+should implement Employment Choice First by collaborating to ensure that state
44+programs, policies, procedures, and funding support a full array of employment
45+services; and
46+Whereas, implementation of Employment Choice First ensures that individual
47+preference, interest, and need are the guiding principles of determining appropriate
48+employment settings; and
49+Whereas, sharing data and information across systems can assist state
50+agencies in tracking progress toward full implementation of Employment Choice
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52+Whereas, state agencies can adopt measurable goals and objectives to promote
53+assessment of progress toward full implementation of Employment Choice First;
54+now, therefore, be it
55+Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the State of
56+Wisconsin recognizes that an individual's choice of employment and work setting
57+result in tangible and intangible benefits, including the enhancement of
58+independence and economic self-sufficiency, as well as purpose, dignity, self-esteem,
59+and a sense of accomplishment and pride; and, be it further
60+Resolved, That the State of Wisconsin recognizes that a diverse workforce
61+enriches local communities, promotes a well-rounded working environment, and
62+enhances economic development; and, be it further
63+Resolved, That the State of Wisconsin recognizes that all individuals,
64+including those with disabilities, should have choices with respect to where they seek
65+employment and professional development; and, be it further
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94+Resolved, That the State of Wisconsin will promote the dignity, self-esteem,
95+and economic self-sufficiency of working-age individuals with disabilities by
96+providing access to paid employment aligned with each individual's interests,
97+desires, and needs.
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