HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-15-2007-1aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 15, 2007
Action Agenda
Item No.
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing Disability Awareness Month
DEPARTMENT: BOCC
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
- Proclamation
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Donna Baker, Clerk to the
Orange County Board of Commissioners
(919) 245-2130
PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing the month of May 2007 as Disability
Awareness Month.
BACKGROUND: The Orange County Disability Awareness Council provides leadership and
inspiration to the people with disabilities in our community. This proclamation is to encourage
people in Orange County to become more aware of persons with disabilities and their many
contributions to the quality of life in Orange County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached
proclamation recognizing May 2007 as Disability Awareness Month in Orange County and
authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation on behalf of the Board of Commissioners.
ORA1~tGE 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 15th day of May 2007
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners