October
is National Disability
Employment Awareness Month
Senator
Ensign has been a strong proponent of improved opportunities
for individuals with disabilities. He recently received
the Jacob K. Javits Legislative Award at an Opportunity
Village benefit in Las Vegas. According to the NISH,
formerly the National Industries for the Severely
Handicapped, Senator Ensign was presented the award
"in recognition of the outstanding support you
have shown on behalf of people with disabilities."
Senator Ensign also made a special
presentation to Executive Director Ed Guthrie
in honor of the recent celebration of Opportunity
Village's 50th Birthday.