To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Jerome Threlkeld, Organizational Development Coordinator
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RE: Approval of a resolution recognizing July 2026 as Disability Pride Month in Genesee County
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a resolution recognizing July 2026 as Disability Pride Month in Genesee County
BACKGROUND:
One of the Genesee County Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission's goals is to enhance the county's reputation for being welcoming to all.
DISCUSSION:
Members of the Genesee County Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission met with The Disability Network to co-curate this resolution being proposed to the Genesee County Board of Commissioners
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
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CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Inclusive, Collaborative Culture - Members of the Genesee County Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission met with community members to co-curate this resolution being proposed to the Genesee County Board of Commissioners.
.TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, the United States and individual states across the nation have recognized July as Disability Pride Month, which commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990, and was first celebrated as a month dedicated to recognizing people with disabilities, their culture, and contributions in July 2015 upon the 25th anniversary of the Act's signing; and
WHEREAS, Disability Pride Month is also intended to recognize that disability is part of the natural variation of life and not something to be shunned or stigmatized, while also acknowledging that people with disabilities still face barriers to full access and participation in parts of society; and
WHEREAS, the local Americans with Disabil...
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