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Equal Employment Opportunity is a concept that is rooted in the idea of creating an environment where each individual can fully participate in the activities of an organization to his or her greatest ability without facing unnecessary obstacles. Goddard Space Flight Center is committed to equal opportunity and appreciation of diversity through policies, programs and activities that promote sensitivity and accommodations for all people.
"The strength at the core of a diverse workforce, is each individual's unique, yet equal, opportunity to succeed."
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Mes Nacional de la Hispanidad del 2008
Proclama del Presidente de Estados Unidos de Norteamérica
Durante el Mes Nacional de la Hispanidad, expresamos nuestro
reconocimiento a los muchos estadounidenses de origen hispano que han hecho
extraordinarios aportes a nuestra nación.
Las ricas tradiciones culturales de la comunidad hispana en Estados
Unidos han tenido un impacto notable en esta sociedad. Los diversos
orígenes de los hispanoamericanos y su dedicación a la familia se han
convertido en un aspecto integral de Estados Unidos. Estos ciudadanos, muy
comprometidos con la fe y muy deseosos de vivir el Sueño Americano, están
haciendo realidad los plenos beneficios de la libertad. Las oportunidades
educativas están ayudando a una nueva generación a esforzarse para alcanzar
el éxito, y muchos hispanos operan pequeñas empresas muy prósperas.
También rendimos homenaje a los hispanos por su larga tradición de
servicio en las Fuerzas Armadas. Estos orgullosos patriotas han luchado en
todas las guerras desde nuestros inicios, y muchos se han hecho merecedores
a la Medalla de Honor por su valentía. Los hispanos e hispanas en las
fuerzas armadas han demostrado su amor por Estados Unidos respondiendo al
llamado de servicio, y tenemos una gran deuda con ellos y sus familias. Su
patriotismo y valor han contribuido a la fibra moral de nuestra nación.
El Mes Nacional de la Hispanidad nos da la oportunidad de apreciar el
espíritu y los logros de los hispanoamericanos en todas partes. Para
otorgar debido reconocimiento a dichos logros, el Congreso, por medio de la
Ley Pública 100-402, tal como ha sido modificada, ha autorizado y
solicitado al Presidente que emita anualmente una proclama designando del
15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre como el "Mes Nacional de la Hispanidad".
AHORA POR TANTO, YO, GEORGE W. BUSH, Presidente de los Estados Unidos de
Norteamérica, en virtud de la autoridad que me otorgan la Constitución y
las leyes de Estados Unidos, por la presente proclamo del 15 de septiembre
al 15 de octubre de 2008 como el "Mes Nacional de la Hispanidad".
Insto a los funcionarios públicos, educadores, bibliotecarios y todos los
pobladores de Estados Unidos a que conmemoren este mes con los debidos
programas, ceremonias y actividades.
EN FE DE LO CUAL, suscribo la presente este duodécimo día de septiembre
del año de Nuestro Señor dos mil ocho, y ducentésimo trigésimo tercero de
la Independencia de Estados Unidos de Norteamérica.
GEORGE W. BUSH
National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the many Americans of
Hispanic descent who have made outstanding contributions to our Nation.
The rich cultural traditions of the Hispanic-American community have made a
remarkable impact on American society. The diverse backgrounds of Hispanic
Americans and their dedication to family have become an integral part of
America. With a deep commitment to faith and a strong desire to live the
American dream, these citizens are realizing the full blessings of liberty.
Educational opportunities are helping a new generation work toward
success, and many Hispanic Americans operate thriving small businesses.
We also honor Hispanic Americans for their strong tradition of service in
the Armed Forces. These proud patriots have fought in every war since our
founding, and many have earned the Medal of Honor for their courage.
Hispanic service men and women have shown their love for the United States
by answering the call to serve, and we owe them and their families a
tremendous debt of gratitude. Their patriotism and valor have added to the
character of our Nation.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the spirit
and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans everywhere. To honor those
achievements, the Congress, by Public Law 100-402, as amended, has
authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation
designating September 15 through October 15 as "National Hispanic Heritage
Month."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 15 through
October 15, 2008, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon public
officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States
to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and
programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-third.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Spring/Summer Edition of Endeavor
Now posted online in accessible PDF. Endeavor, a publication from the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity at NASA Headquarters is a newsletter that provides a variety of useful and interesting information.
You can access this publication directly ~ Endeavor: Spring/Summer 2008 or through our Publications Web Page, and see our other offerings, as well.
2007 Individual Development Plan (IDP) Survey Posted
The class action settlement states “supervisors shall be required to offer employees a meeting at least once per year to discuss and/or establish an IDP.”
In addition, a survey was required by the settlement to obtain candid views from employees on the IDP process. The following links to the 2007 IDP Survey.
2007 IDP survey data TEXT |PDF
In addition, Goddard posts the data from each survey starting in 2004 for your convenience, if you would like to compare them. You can find these reuslts at: http://eeo.gsfc.nasa.gov/classaction.html
Reasonable Accommodation: Procedures, Rights, and Responsibilities
Now availabe! A new EOPO Publication on requesting and providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. This publication is available online in Word and Accessible PDF, and in print at the EOPO Office.
Reasonable Accommodation: Procedures, Rights, and Responsibilities [WORD]
Reasonable Accommodation: Procedures, Rights, and Responsibilities [Accessible PDF]
Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities
Information about the provision of reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities is easier to locate now.
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Sexual Harassment Brochure
"Sexual Harassment: What it is and what you can do about it" is now available in print. Please contact the EOPO office for a copy.
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This publication provides information about a variety of disabilities and suggested behaviors when interacting and communicating with individuals with disabilities. It is intended for people both with and without disabilities; supervisors, managers, employees, and co-workers who want to communicate more effectively with each other.
Request Sign Language Interpreters On Line!
Interpreter requests can now be made on line. (When you get to the page, follow the prompts.)
+ Sign Language Interpreter Scheduling System
[ For immediate contact with the Interpreting Office, please call (301) 286-8313, voice and TTY ]
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