from Saratoga Casino and Raceway

Saratoga Springs, NY — On Monday (Oct. 27), Saratoga Bridges recognized Saratoga Casino and Raceway as a business partner who understands and embraces the benefits of hiring and training individuals with disabilities.

As the agency is celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month during October, they presented Saratoga Casino and Raceway with a torn-cardboard print that was created by their Creative Endeavors’ artists.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month was first enacted by Congress in 1945 and later re-named and re-purposed in 1988. The goal of the month is to raise public awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. The October 2014 NDEAM carries the theme of ‘Expect. Employ. Empower.’

“We are proud to accept this honor and have our partnership with Saratoga Bridges recognized,” said Rita Cox, Senior Vice President of Marketing and External Affairs at Saratoga Casino and Raceway. “We value all of our community partnerships, but our relationship with Saratoga Bridges is one that is very special to us. Ongoing partnerships like these ensure the success of all members of our community.”

“Saratoga Bridges is extremely pleased that Saratoga Casino and Raceway has filled several positions within their organization with people with disabilities,” said Pamela Polacsek, Communications Specialist at Saratoga Bridges. “As a business partner, they have demonstrated an understanding of the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities. We are recognizing their commitment, which we hope will strengthen and endure for many years. It is our distinct pleasure to showcase Saratoga Casino and Raceway as an example of a business that realizes people with and without disabilities have the same contributions and skills.”

“It makes me feel as though I am part of a community and a member of a team,” said Emily Stephen, who works as a dishwasher at Saratoga Casino and Raceway. “Working here gives me a sense of responsibility, a purpose, and it means the world to me. They have supported me on my journey to independence.”

Saratoga Bridges has been providing the highest level of programs to people with developmental disabilities and their families for more than 55 years by promoting their abilities and achievements in every aspect of community life. As one of the largest private non-profit organizations in Saratoga County, they have been committed to ensuring that the individuals they serve are able to realize their goals, hopes and dreams as they work, shop, play, and volunteer while leading full, productive and contributing lives. This voluntary service provider believes that the care they give increases immeasurably the quality of life for every citizen. Saratoga Bridges’ philosophy is that every day is full of possibilities.