County Clerk Microfilm Division Honored

          (MINEOLA, NY)   Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell is pleased to announce that the Records Management Microfilm Division of the County Clerk’s Office has been honored as recipients of an award sponsored by the NYS Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).  Nominated by the North Shore University Hospital Vocational Rehabilitation Training Center for its outstanding participation in their training program, this award acknowledges the Microfilm Division’s efforts in supporting disabled individuals by providing vocational training and employment.

            The County Clerk’s Office has been working with the Vocational Training Program since 1986.  Currently, nine of the Division’s part time employees have participated in this initiative, and work in document archiving.  Participants also use the training received from the Microfilm Division to achieve full time employment in other venues.  These valuable employees work under the direction of Division Supervisor Bruce Thomas and Assistant Supervisor Jim Hall, in coordination with North Shore University Hospital liaison Jessica Nicosia.  This honor reflects the Clerk’s Office long standing dedication to the Vocational Training Program.

            On October 17th, Bruce and Jim, on behalf of the Clerk’s Office, accepted the local NDEAM award which stated:  “To acknowledge leadership in workforce development to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities”

            County Clerk O’Connell extends her congratulations to the Microfilm Division on this wonderful recognition and her appreciation for their contributions to the County and the community at large.