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Hamilton County proclaims July 2025 Disability Pride Month; advocates urge flag raising and fair pay
Summary
Commissioners read a proclamation recognizing July as Disability Pride Month, commemorating the Americans with Disabilities Act and announcing the county's Accessibility Advisory Board and partnerships with local disability organizations.
Hamilton County formally proclaimed July 2025 as Disability Pride Month on June 24 and heard presentations from local disability advocates and service organizations urging visibility, inclusive policy and economic equity for residents with disabilities.
Joshua Jones, speaking for the county employee disability Employee Resource Group, summarized the purpose of the observance: “Disability pride is about being accepted on their terms.” He said Disability Pride Month commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and “calls on everybody to promote inclusion.”
Molly Lyons,…
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