The Special Emphasis Program is required to observe Disability, Hispanic Employment and Federal Women’s Programs. Although the agency may observe other special emphasis programs to improve the workplace environment by promoting diversity. The following are Special Emphasis Observances implemented by Presidential Proclamation, Executive Orders and Public Law as cited below:
Observance: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Month: January
Authority: Public Law 98-399, 98 Stat. 1475
Observance: African American History Month
Month: February
Authority: Executive Order 11478
Required Observance: Women’s History Month
Month: March
Authority: Public Law 103-22, 107 Stat. 58 and Executive Order 11375
Observance: Jewish Heritage Month
Month: April
Authority: Presidential Proclamation
Observance: Asian American/Pacific Islander Month
Month: May
Authority: Executive Order 13339
Observance: Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
Month: June
Authority: Executive Order 11478
Observance: Women’s Equality Day
Month: August
Date: August 26th
Authority: Presidential Proclamation
Required Observance: Hispanic Heritage Month
Month: September and October
Date: September 15 thru October 15
Authority: Executive Order 13230
Required Observance: Disability Employment Awareness Month
Month: October
Authority: Executive Order 13187
Observance: American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month
Month: November
Authority: Presidential Proclamation and Executive Order 13270
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