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Fulton County commissioners proclaim March 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Summary
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and met with local MD/IDD/EI service providers to mark the observance.
Commissioner Randy H. Bunch and his fellow commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
The proclamation was moved by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann and was signed in the presence of local service providers and advocates, including Marissa Hockenberry of Occupational Services Inc.; Erica Ramsey of CRI; Rebecca Weaver, Franklin/Fulton IDD Program Specialist; representatives from Full Circle Residence; Leigh-Anna and Ian Lupey of Lupey Behavioral Services; Julie Dovey of Fulton County Human Services; and staff from The Arc of Franklin/Fulton Counties. A group photograph was taken to mark the occasion.
County officials said the proclamation recognizes the value of inclusive communities and encourages residents to observe the month. The motion to approve and execute the proclamation passed with all commissioners voting in favor.
The proclamation text, as entered into the record, commended the observance of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and stated that "Fulton County becomes a better place when people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities." The commissioners did not take additional action tied to funding or programs during the meeting; follow-up or programmatic steps were not specified in the record.
