Proclamation declaring October 2005 as Disability Awareness Month. P R O C L A M A T I O N DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH OCTOBER 2005 WHEREAS the month of October is designated Disability Awareness Month throughout the United States to further the livelihoods and independence of people with disabilities while highlighting the progress made through the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Culver City takes pride in the quality of life enjoyed by all of its citizens regardless of gender race religion or experience with disability and continuously strives to promote awareness and understanding of the needs potentials and demonstrated abilities of our neighbors friends and co workers who experience physical and mental challenges; and WHEREAS the City of Culver City has received national and local acclaim as a model for accessibility programs and services to individuals with disabilities by fulfilling its obligations to the spirit intent and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act including all provisions for equal employment opportunities and removal of physical barriers to access and participation in City programs and services; and WHEREAS the City of Culver City has involved its citizens by forming the Disability Advisory Committee who advise the City Council and staff of methods to address the housing employment transportation recreational and independent living needs of residents with disabilities through a wide array of programs services and projects. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Culver City California hereby proclaims the month of October 2005 as Disability Awareness Month and carries forth the message of equal opportunities envisioned in the Americans with Disabilities Act throughout the community. We further encourage all residents to participate in the Parks Recreation & Community Services Department and Disability Advisory Committee activities planned during this mo...
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