Proclamation 004-07BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
disABILITY AWARENESS WEEK
APRIL 13 -21, 2007
WHEREAS, the United States Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990,
prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations,
transportation and telecommunications; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted the Virginians with Disabilities Act in ] 985
to assure equal opportunity to persons with disabilities in the Commonwealth and it is the policy of this
Commonwealth to encourage and enable persons with disabilities to participate fully and equally in the
social and economic life of the Commonwealth and to engage in remunerative employment; and
WHEREAS, people with disabilities often overcome common misunderstandings about their
circumstances and make valuable contributions to their families and communities; and
WHEREAS, disability is a natural part of the human experience, and individuals with disabilities
deserve the same rights as their peers to live independently, enjoy self determination, make choices,
contribute to society and participate fully in the American experience; and
WHEREAS, family, friends and neighbors play a central role in enhancing the lives of people with
disabilities, and people with disabilities benefit from having a network of supportive friends and family,
accommodating employers and community leaders who are aware of the needs and abilities of Virginians
with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, millions of people in the United States have disabilities, and with the increasing age
of our population, Virginians and Americans must learn more about the special needs and abilities of this
growing population; and
WHEREAS, agencies and organizations throughout Virginia participate in disability awareness
programs during disAbility Awareness Week to enhance public understanding of and appreciation for the
limitations and abilities of people living with disabilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does
hereby proclaim the week of April 13-21, 2007 as disABILITY Awareness Week and calls this observance
to the attention of all our citizens, and urge all residents to honor this occasion.
ADOPTED this 14th day of March, 2007.
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
PROCLAMATION NO.: 004-07
March 15, 2007
Kim Shick
Executive Director
Access Independence, Inc.
403-B South Loudoun Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Dear Ms. Shick:
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
540/665-5666
Fax 540/667-0370
)/-mail:
jriley@co.frederick.va.us
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting on March 14, 2007, approved the
proclamation designating April 13, 2007 through April 21, 2007 as disABILITY Awareness Week.
Please find the proclamation enclosed.
Best wishes for a successful campaign.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,
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Jay E. Tibbs
Deputy County Administrator
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Attached please find our annual proclamation request for the observance of "disAbility
Awareness Week", this year to be held April 13 through 21, 2007. We appreciate your
support of this observance which focuses attention on conditions that affect all of us.
Central to our activities this year are various events which will bring attention to the
successes of people with disabilities in our community, as well as recognition to
businesses and individuals who have gone the extra mile in breaking down barriers
which limit the access to many people, such as architectural structures, prejudices, and
ignorance. Some of those who are or have been involved in disAbility Awareness Week
activities include: Shenandoah University; Lord Fairfax Community College; Handley
Regional Library; the public schools of the Lord Fairfax Planning District Vll; the
Frederick County Parent Resource Center; Barry Lee and WING Radio and "Cable Talk";
Winchester Medical Center; HN Funkhouser Co.; and a variety of other community
members, both individual and group involvement.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
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Kim Shick
Executive D'eredor
Enclosed: Sample of Proclamation Statement
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