HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation Orange County Disability Awareness Week May 1-5, 2000 ORANGE COUNTY DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK
May 1-5,2000
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, Orange County is proud to be a participant in the American
Disability Act (ADA)which will celebrate its tenth anniversary
this year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS do hereby proclaim May 1-5, 2000 as
DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK
in Orange County and urge our citizens to become more aware of the needs,
capabilities and hopes of people with disabilities.
This, the 3`d day of May, 2000.
1 4 Aosesarey, Jr., Chair
Board of Commissioners