HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-01-2001-5cORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 1, 2001
Action Agenda
Item No. ,j-C
SUBJECT: Disability Awareness Week
DEPARTMENT: BOCC
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Yes -Proclamation
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Moses Carey, Jr.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To present for Board consideration a proclamation for Disability Awareness Week.
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 proclaim May 1 through
May 7, 2001 as Disability Awareness Week in Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign
the proclamation on behalf of the Board of Commissioners.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
ORANGE COUNTY DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK
May 1-7, 2pp1
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 farce 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, 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 eleventh anniversary this year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS do hereby proclaim May 1-7, 2001 as
NATIONAL DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK
in Orange County and urge our citizens to become more aware of the needs, capabilities and
hopes of people with disabilities.
Steve Halkiotis, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners