Disability Rights and Resource Center 10-Year Celebration PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
DISABILITY RIGHTS AND RESOURCE CENTER 10-YEAR CELEBRATION
NOVEMBER 12,2024
WHEREAS, in 1988, Congress declared the month of October as National Disability Employment
Awareness Month to recognize the contributions made by individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990,
establishing a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination to ensure the civil
rights of people with disabilities and ensuring that Americans with disabilities can more easily access local
government services, emergency services, voting information, and publicly funded education; and,
WHEREAS, the ADA opened doors to opportunity and independence for people with disabilities and
expanded opportunities for Americans with disabilities by reducing barriers, changing perceptions, and
increasing opportunities for full participation and inclusion in community life; and,
WHEREAS, the entire West Piedmont Planning District is committed to working in partnership with
disability organizations to ensure public place, transportation and systems of care are accessible to individuals
with disabilities; and
WHEREAS,the importance of inclusion and diversity creates opportunity for growth and improvement
and helps toward building a stronger economy for our communities; and
WHEREAS, our residents with disabilities deserve the right to live independently, enjoy self-
determination and be treated equally; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Disability Rights and Resource Center providing
advocacy, peer support, information and referral, independent living skills and transition services in our
community to the many individuals living with a disability in the County of Pittsylvania.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,the Board does hereby proclaim the day of November 12,
2024, as "Disability Rights and Resource Center Awareness Day" in the County.
Given under my hand this 15th day of October, 2024.
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