"From its inception, our vision for the Web site DisabilityInfo.gov has been to make it an effective and widely available means of helping people with disabilities tap information they can use to make a better life for themselves and their families," said Chao. "Five years later, DisabilityInfo.gov is an award-winning collaboration among 22 federal agencies that has reached more than seven million visitors from 180 countries."
The event will premiere a DisabilityInfo.gov video providing an overview of information and resources available at the Web site. During the afternoon of Oct. 26, streaming video will become available online.
Chao will be joined by Maj. Daniel Gade, the White House's associate director for domestic policy, and representatives from many federal agencies that contribute content to and support the Web site. The program will feature remarks by David Eisner, chief executive officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, which is DisabilityInfo.gov's newest federal agency partner.
Three awards, one for "outstanding commitment and support by an individual" and two for "outstanding commitment and support by a federal agency," will be presented.
