Seven Florida businesses including many in Central and South Florida, have been recognized for their work in employing people with disabilities. Governor Rick Scott presented the awards as part of Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Governor has made jobs his priority and says everyone who wants to work should be able to do so.
“This was a wonderful event. You think of everybody we know. Everyone wants a job. And it’s nice to recognize these companies that are helping individuals with disabilities get a job, keep a job [and] helping them with their training,” he said.
This year’s honorees include Baptist Health South Florida, Pasco County’s Habitat for Humanity, Mangrove Mike's Café in Islamorada, Miller's Ale House in Daytona Beach, the minor league Pensacola Blue Wahoos baseball team, the Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center in St. Pete and Universal Orlando resort.
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