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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. s~C- <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: May 21, 1997 <br /> SUBJECT: Special Recognition of the Orange County Disability Awareness Council <br /> DEPARTMENT: County Manager PUBLIC HEARING: YES: NO: X <br /> BUDGET AMENDMENT: YES: NO: X <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharron Siler <br /> TELEPHONE NUMBERS: ext. 2300 <br /> Hillsborough -732-8181 <br /> Chapel Hill -968-4501 <br /> Durham -688-7331 <br /> Mebane -227-2031 <br /> PURPOSE: To congratulate and honor the Orange County Disability Awareness Council for <br /> receiving the 1996 Governor's Trophy as the"Most Outstanding Mayor's Committee in North <br /> Carolina; and a Second Place Award of$2,500 from the National Organization on Disability. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Orange County Disability Awareness Council (OCDAC) is a non-profit <br /> volunteer citizens action group dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities. <br /> First established in the late 1970's,the OCDAC has grown in membership from approximately 15 to <br /> more than 100 members,many of whom are disabled. The OCDAC is active in promoting <br /> opportunities for disabled citizens to work and live in an environment free of barriers imposed by <br /> architecture, attitude, and/or lack of opportunity. They provide sensitivity training and awareness to <br /> various businesses, organizations, and agencies throughout the county. Particular areas of concern <br /> focus on all aspects of community living, including social,recreation, education, employment, <br /> worship, and transportation. <br /> In addition,the OCDAC is very active in recognizing local individuals, organizations, and businesses <br /> who have increased the public's awareness of issues regarding employment and quality of life for <br /> persons with disabilities. Each year, OCDAC sponsors an annual awards ceremony to acknowledge <br /> the Employer of the Year; Disabled Citizen of the Year; Distinguished Service Award; and Media <br /> Award recipients for Orange County. <br /> Because of their dedication and commitment to serving the needs of the disabled citizens of Orange <br /> County, the OCDAC has received both state and national recognition for their efforts. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the resolution and <br /> authorize the chair to sign. <br />