HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.2 ADA ProclamationA PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF
DUBLIN,CALIFORNIA
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"Americans with Disabilities Act 20`h Anniversary Week"
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed on July 26, 1990 to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities,
promising equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, government, and telecommunications; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin affirms the principles of equality and inclusion for persons with disabilities and continues to work with
local organizations and constituents to bring forth the promise of hope and freedom that is envisioned by the ADA; and
WHEREAS, Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) has, since ~.979, worked to improve lives and make communities
fully accessible by providing advocacy, independent living services and resources for persons with disabilities living in southern and
eastern Alameda County; provided support and advocacy for the passage of the ADA; has consistently advocated for the civil rights
and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in housing, public and private facilities, telecommunications and employment; has
partnered with housing developers and city planners to increase the number of affordable, accessible housing units and implement
universal design ordinances throughout Alameda County; and has improved the lives of thousands of persons with disabilities
through independent living skills services, peer support, self-advocacy training, legislative advocacy and community organizing; and
WHEREAS, approximately 20% of our population has some form of disability (sensory, psychiatric, physical, intellectual, etc.); and
WHEREAS, July 26, 2010 celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with an Alameda County ADA 2ptn
Anniversary Festival at Hayward City Hall Plaza on July 26, 2010 sponsored by Community Resources for Independent Living, Center
for Independent Living and the City of Hayward.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Dublin City Council, do hereby proclaim the week of July 26, 2010 as "Americans
with Disabilities Act 20th Anniversary Week" in the City of Dublin and do urge all community members to join in this celebration. ~
DATED: July 20, 2010 ~
Mayor Sbranti
Councilmember Scholz
Councilmember Hart
Vice Mayor Hildenbrand
Councilmember Biddle
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