Proclamation 003-10.3- ,. ;.
PROCLAMATYON
disABILiTY AWARENESS WEEK
APRIL 16 -23, 2010
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 1985
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 rnaake valuable contributions to their families and communities; anal
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 satiety 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
Iimitations 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 I6 -23, 20I 0 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 24th day of March, 2010.
1.
Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
PROCLAMATION NO.: 003 -10
Donald K. Price
Executive Director
Access Independence, Inc.
324 Nope Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
Dear Mr. Price:
� ®UNT`Y ®f F�D�RI�K
,�ol�r� �.a Wiley, ��
County Administrator
5401665 -5666
Fax 540/667 -0370
E -mail:
March 25, 2010 jriley @co,frederick.va.us
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting an March 24, 2010,
approved the proclamation designating April 16, 2010 through April 23, 2010 as
disABILITY Awareness Week as requested. Please find the proclamation enclosed.
Best wishes far a successful campaign.
With kindest regards, I am
Si
,%hn R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
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