HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation Recognizing Disability Awareness Month 05-15-2007ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ORANGE COUNTY DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, persons with disabilities have abilities, talents, and dreams, and with respect and
acceptance, individuals with disabilities -mental or physical -can participate in
our society and the work force to their fullest capacity; and,
WHEREAS, although Orange County offers many opportunities for people with disabilities
some of our citizens remain unaware of the capabilities and aspirations of people
with disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that persons with disabilities are a resource we cannot
afford to overlook or not use to their highest potential; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to taking all steps necessary for the full integration of
people with disabilities into our community; and,
WHEREAS, the Orange County Disability Awareness Council works to promote opportunities
for disabled citizens to work and live in an environment free of barriers imposed by
architecture, attitude, and/or lack of opportunity; and,
WHEREAS, the Orange County Disability Awareness Council advocates strongly for the safety
and welfare of all person with disabilities by encouraging them, their families, and
neighbors to devise an emergency action plan in case of natural disaster; and,
WHEREAS, through the use of assistive technology, people with disabilities can gain equal
access to employment; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County is proud to be a participant in the American Disability Act (ADA)
which will celebrate its seventeenth anniversary this year;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners do
hereby recognize the month of May 2007 as DISABILITY AWARENESS
MONTH in Orange County and urge our citizens to become more aware of the
needs, capabilities and hopes of people with disabilities.
This the 15`h day of May 2007
Moses Carey, Jr ,
Orange County Board of Commissioners