Title
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Disability Awareness Month
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Proclaim March as Disability Awareness Month.
Report
Issue:
Whether to proclaim March as Disability Awareness Month.
Staff Contact:
Tobi Hill-Meyer, Diversity Equity Inclusion Program Manager, 360.753.8285
Presenter(s):
Joslyn Neslon, Disability Inclusion Network
Background and Analysis:
People with disabilities are a valued and vital part of our community, yet face many systemic barriers, stereotypes, and harmful attitiudes. Disability Awareness Month is an opportunity to consider the ways systems we work within contribute to these problems, how we can combat that, and the commitments we are making promote the rights of people with disabilities, universal accessibility, and full inclusion within our city.
Climate Analysis:
Using the Climate Framework, it was determined this project does not involve buildings/energy use, transportation/land use, water/waste, or agriculture/forests/urban tree canopy.
Equity Analysis:
The City recognizes meaningful and significant disparities that people with disabilities face. This proclamation will be a reminder for City staff, community businesses and organizations, and the general public to look for opportunities to disrupt those disparities and work toward full inclusion of people with disabilities.
Financial Impact:
This agenda item does not have a financial impact.
Options:
1. Recognize Disability Awareness Month.
2. Do not recognize Disability Awareness Month.
3. Recognize Disability Awareness Month at another time.
Attachments:
Proclamation