Proclamation 003-05
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
disABILITY AWARENESS WEEK
APRIL 15 -22, 2005
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
circumst~nces 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 playa 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 RESOL VED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does hereby
proclaim the week of April 15-22, 2005 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 9''' day of March, 2005.
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
PROCLAMATION NO.: 003-05
COUNTY of FREDERICK
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
March 10, 2005
540/665-5666
Fax 540/667-0370
E-mail:
jriley@co.frederick.va.us
Kim Shick
Executive Director
Access Independence, Inc.
403-B South Loudoun Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Dear Ms. Shick:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting on March 9, 2005, approved the
proclamation designating April 15 , 2005 through April 22, 2005 as disABILITY Awareness Week.
The proclamation is enclosed.
Best wishes for a successful campaign.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
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Enclosure
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107 North Kent Street . Winchester, Virginia 22601 -5000
Access Independence, Inc.
This office selVes Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah Counties and Winchester:
403-B South Loudoun Street Winchester VA 22601-4654
540-662-4452 (V) 540-722-9693 (TDD) 540-662-4474 (FAX)
"We are people with disabilities empowering people with disabilities. n
February 4, 2005
Chairman Richard C Shickle
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
292 Green Spring Road
Winchester, VA 22603
Dear Chairman Shickle:
Attached please find Access Independence's annual proclamation request for the observance of
"disAbility Awareness Week", this year to be held April 15 through 22,2005. We appreciate
your support of this observance which focuses attention on circumstances 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
_ involved in disAbility Awareness Week activities are Shenandoah University, Lord Fairfax
Community College, Handley Regional Library, the public schools, Barry Lee and WINC radio
and "Cable Talk", Winchester Medical Center, and a variety of other community members,both
individual and group involvement.
Attached is a proclamation with suggested wording for the proclamation.
Thank you for your assistance.
Respectfully,
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Kim Shick
Executive Director
Access Independence, Inc.
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AI Website:
http://accessindependence.orq
AI in Warren County:
11 Water Street - Suite E
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-3240 (V)
540-635-1495 (TOD)
AI E-Mail:
AskAI@accessindependence.org
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