Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 7
A Resolution Declaring July as Disability Pride Month.
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner LaDena Bolton
Phone Number: 404-371-2204
PURPOSE:
To approve a Resolution declaring July as Disability Pride Month.
NEED/IMPACT:
Disability Pride Month, observed every July, honors the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and celebrates the strength, identity, and contributions of the disability community. It challenges the societal notion that disability should be hidden or pitied and instead embraces it as a vital part of human diversity. This month raises awareness of ableism and promotes cultural and systemic change, pushing beyond basic accessibility toward disability justice that considers intersecting identities like race, gender, and class.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...