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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />PROCLAMATION <br />ORANGE COUNTY DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK <br />May 1 -7, 2001 <br />WHEREAS, persons with disabilities have abilities, talents and dreams, and with <br />respect and acceptance, individuals with disabilities — mental or physical <br />— can participate in our society and the work force to their fullest capacity; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, although Orange County offers many opportunities for people with <br />disabilities, some of our citizens remain unaware of the capabilities and <br />aspirations of people with disabilities; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that persons with disabilities are a resource <br />we cannot afford to overlook or not use to their highest potential; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to taking all steps necessary for the full <br />integration of people with disabilities into our community; and <br />WHEREAS, The Orange County Disability Awareness Council works to promote <br />opportunities for disabled citizens to work and live in an environment free <br />of barriers imposed by architecture, attitude, and /or lack of opportunity; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, Through the use of assistive technology, people with disabilities can gain <br />equal access to employment; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County is proud to be a participant in the American Disability Act <br />(ADA) which will celebrate its eleventh anniversary this year. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF <br />COMMISSIONERS do hereby proclaim May 1 -7, 2001 as <br />NATIONAL DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK <br />in Orange County and urge our citizens to become more aware of the needs, capabilities and <br />hopes of people with disabilities. <br />Steve Halkiotis, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />