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Chambers County Proclaims September Deaf Awareness Month
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Summary
Chambers County Commissioners Court proclaimed September as Deaf Awareness Month, with Reverend Dennis urging recognition that deaf and hard-of-hearing residents deserve equal access and community inclusion; the proclamation passed by voice vote.
Chambers County Commissioners Court proclaimed September as Deaf Awareness Month and invited community recognition of the county's deaf and hard-of-hearing residents. Reverend Dennis thanked the court for the proclamation and said "the only difference between a hearing person and a deaf person ... is that the deaf cannot hear," urging equal access to services and education.
The proclamation text, read into the record, described the purpose of Deaf Awareness Month as increasing public knowledge of deaf culture, promoting equal access to information and services, and informing residents about local support resources. The resolution encourages community leaders and businesses to foster opportunities that allow deaf and hard-of-hearing people to participate fully in county life and the workforce.
The court adopted the proclamation on a motion by Commissioner Tass and a second by Commissioner Gore; the measure passed by voice vote. Commissioners and staff posed for pictures with the Reverend after the vote.
The proclamation is symbolic and intended to raise awareness; the court did not attach new county funding or regulatory requirements to the proclamation at this meeting.
