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To Celebrate and Recognize July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Columbus
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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, Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community; and
WHEREAS, people with disabilities have been key to the fight for equal rights for all at every level; and
Whereas, the 2024 Theme: “We Want a Life Like Yours” comes from The Arc’s National Council of Self-Advocates and reflects the disability community’s dreams for life experiences that they are too often denied; 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, intersectional identities such as gender, race, and age impact people with disabilities and their life experiences; and
WHEREAS, Disability Pride celebrations take place annually in cities around the country to increase the visibility of the diverse identities of people living with disabilities and foster the continued movement to reclaim the public narrative and dismantle systemic ableism; 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 is Council recognizes July as “Disability Pride Month” ...
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