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2 <br />DRANGE COUNTY DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK <br />May 1-5, 2000 <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, persons with disabilities have abilities, talents and dreams, and <br />with respect and acceptance, individuals with disabilities - <br />mental or physical =can participate in our society and the <br />work force to their fullest capacity, and- <br />WHEREAS, although Orange County offers many opportunities for people <br />with disabilities, some of our citizens remain unaware of the <br />capabilities and aspirations of people with disabilities, and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that persons with disabilities are a <br />resource we cannot afford to overlook or not use to their <br />highest potential, and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to taking all steps necessary for <br />the full integration of people with disabilities into our <br />community, and <br />WHEREAS, The Orange County Disability Awareness Council works to <br />promote opportunities for disabled citizens to work and live in <br />an environment free of barriers imposed by architecture, <br />attitude, and/or lack of opportunity, and <br />WHEREAS, Orange Caunty is proud to be a participant in the American <br />Disability Act (ADA) which will celebrate its tenth anniversary <br />this year. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE50LVED that the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD <br />OF COMMISSIONERS do hereby proclaim May 1-5, 2000 as <br />DISABILITY AWARENE5S WEEK <br />in Orange County and urge our citizens to became more aware of the needs, <br />capabilities and hopes of people with disabilities. <br />This, the 3"~ day of May, 2000. <br />Moses Carey, Jr., Chair <br />Board of Commissioners <br />