Global Connections to Employment (GCE) and SourceAmerica honored Senator Rick Scott of Florida and House Representative Mike Ezell of Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District as AbilityOne® Congressional Champions in recognition of their dedication to constituents with disabilities.
GCE nominated Sen. Scott and Rep. Ezell for their significant contributions as federal policymakers, including congressional actions and support of constituents with disabilities. Through collaborative efforts and continuous engagement, GCE has worked closely with Sen. Scott and Rep. Ezell to advocate for the AbilityOne Program and promote opportunities for economic and personal independence for individuals with disabilities.
“Sen. Scott and Rep. Ezell’s advocacy for individuals with disabilities is truly commendable,” said Dwight Davis, president of GCE. “Their legislative efforts and unwavering support have been instrumental in advancing our mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for those who need it most. Their leadership underscores the importance of creating an inclusive workforce that values the contributions of all individuals, regardless of their disabilities. We are honored to recognize Sen. Scott and Rep. Ezell as AbilityOne Congressional Champions.”
The AbilityOne program provides employment opportunities through federal contracts to more than 36,000 individuals who have significant disabilities, including veterans across the country. This program plays a crucial role in empowering these individuals by offering them meaningful employment and the chance to achieve greater economic self-sufficiency.
Headquartered in Pensacola, Fla., GCE is one of the nation’s largest employers of people with disabilities under the AbilityOne program, operating in 14 states and the District of Columbia (DC). GCE’s partnership with SourceAmerica and the federal government ensures that people with disabilities have access to meaningful employment opportunities, fostering a more inclusive and diverse workforce. Read success stories about GCE team members at gce.org.
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Sen. Rick Scott AbilityOne Champion: (left to right) GCE Senior Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy Lori Kain, Senator Rick Scott, GCE President Dwight Davis, and SourceAmerica Vice President of Government Affairs Rick Terrrazas
This is fantastic! To become an AbilityOne Congressional Champion is by no means easy as it requires multiple steps and a serious commitment from the member of congress. Congrats to the GCE team on this success, no doubt resulting from their hard work.
GCE is one of the great stories of Pensacola that is not often told, thanks for sharing Rick.