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To Celebrate and Recognize the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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WHEREAS, July 26, 1990, is the anniversary of the signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), legislation that created the world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, people with disabilities have been key to the fight for equal rights for all at every level; and
WHEREAS, 61 million individuals with disabilities live in the United States while discrimination persists for the 1 in 4 U.S. adults living with a disability; and
WHEREAS, 13% of people in the City of Columbus are living with a disability; and
WHEREAS, intersectional identities such as gender, race, and age impact people with disabilities and their life experiences; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus recognizes the valuable contributions of these residents to our community through their service, leadership, business, community events, and myriad other ways; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all people in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus acknowledges more work is needed to support the full inclusion of residents living with disability, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council celebrates July 26 as the 35th anniversary of the “Americans with Disabilities Act” in the City of Columbus to recognize the contributions of these community members, their right to the promise of equal opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency and, to work towards greater safety, accessibility and inclusion throughout the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council encourages all residents to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Pride Month, learn about disability rights, and foster ...
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