The Office of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) today announced the winners of the 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) and Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) Poster Art Competition. The LFEA and DEAM Poster Art Competition coincide with Disability Employment Awareness Month recognized each October in Texas.
"Our lives are not defined by how we are challenged, but rather, how we respond to that challenge," said Governor Abbott. "After my life-altering accident that left me paralyzed 39 years ago, I made the decision to not let my life be defined by the enormous challenge that I faced. In Texas, there is freedom and opportunity for everyone—including the 2 million Texans with a disability. Together, if all Texans band together for disability employment awareness, we will foster a brighter, more inclusive Texas for everyone who calls our great state home. I congratulate the winners of this year's Lex Frieden Employment Awards and DEAM Poster Art Competition for their work and advocacy for Texans with disabilities across our state."
Named in honor of disability rights champion Lex Frieden, the LFEA are bestowed upon Texans who have displayed a commitment to empowering their employees, co-workers, and fellow Texans with disabilities.
2023 Lex Frieden Employment Award Winners:
Large Employer: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Medium Employer: TrueHarvest Farms, LLC (Belton)
Small Employer: Nacho’s Restaurant Cantina & Grill...
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