Proclamation Recognizing Disability Awareness Month 05-15-2007

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ORANGE 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