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Rep. Mike Ezell and Sen. Rick Scott honored as AbilityOne® Congressional Champions

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
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

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) and SourceAmerica honored House Representative Mike Ezell of Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District and Senator Rick Scott of Florida as AbilityOne® Congressional Champions in recognition of their dedication to constituents with disabilities.

GCE nominated Rep. Ezell and Sen. Scott 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 Rep. Ezell and Sen. Scott to advocate for the AbilityOne Program and promote opportunities for economic and personal independence for individuals with disabilities.

Rep. Mike Ezell AbilityOne Champion: (left to right) SourceAmerica Veteran Policy Analyst John Rose, SourceAmerica Vice President of Government Affairs Rick Terrrazas, Congressman Ezell, GCE President Dwight Davis, and GCE Senior Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy Lori Kain
Rep. Mike Ezell AbilityOne Champion: (left to right) SourceAmerica Veteran Policy Analyst John Rose, SourceAmerica Vice President of Government Affairs Rick Terrrazas, Congressman Ezell, GCE President Dwight Davis, and GCE Senior Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy Lori Kain

“Rep. Ezell and Sen. Scott’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 Rep. Ezell and Sen. Scott as AbilityOne Congressional Champions.”

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.

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.