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Fulton County proclaims March 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month; local providers join signing
Summary
The Fulton County commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation declaring March 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and met with human-services staff, local provider representatives and a consumer for a signing and group photo.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 24, 2026, approved and executed a proclamation designating March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Human Services Director Julie Dovey and representatives from local providers including Occupational Services Inc., CRI, Full Circle Residence and The Arc of Franklin/Fulton Counties joined commissioners Randy H. Bunch, Steven L. Wible and Hervey P. Hann for the signing and a group photograph. The minutes list several attendees by name and role and record the board’s unanimous vote to approve the proclamation.
The proclamation, as recorded in the minutes, states in part: "March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and do commend this observance to all of our citizens and recognize that Fulton County becomes a better place when people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities, and knowing we are all One World, many Abilities!"
The minutes do not list any formal policy or funding actions tied to the proclamation. The signing was a ceremonial recognition of local developmental‑disability services and stakeholders.
