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Portage proclaims National Day of Summer Learning and July Disability Pride Month
Summary
The Portage City Council adopted proclamations recognizing July 17 as the National Day of Summer Learning and declaring July Disability Pride Month; local youth leaders and Disability Network Southwest Michigan described their programs and upcoming events.
The Portage City Council read and entered two proclamations into the official record: one recognizing July 17 as the National Day of Summer Learning and another declaring July Disability Pride Month in Portage.
Mayor Patricia m Bridal invited youth leaders from the Kalamazoo Youth Development Network to the lectern; Alexis Capos and Regina Kubece summarized the group’s partnership work, noted the event’s regional reach (serving dozens of youth‑serving organizations) and shared donation and contact information.
Kelly Kellis, identified in the meeting as president and CEO of Disability Network Southwest Michigan, described the organization’s mission, noted the Americans with Disabilities Act’s enactment in 1990 and invited the public to an ADA celebration on July 25 at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market. The council thanked the presenters and acknowledged the proclamations.
