Fulton County commissioners proclaim March 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 24, 2026, approved a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved to approve and execute the proclamation, which "proclaim[ed] 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 motion carried with all commissioners voting in favor.

The signing brought together local MD/IDD/EI providers and advocates, including representatives from Occupational Services Inc., CRI, Full Circle Residence, Lupey Behavioral Services, Fulton County Human Services, The Arc of Franklin/Fulton Counties, and local consumers and family members. Human Services Director Julie Dovey and several program staff were present for the proclamation and group photo.

Why it matters: The proclamation is symbolic but signals county support for awareness and inclusion efforts and highlights local providers active in developmental disability services. The commissioners did not allocate new funding at the meeting; the transcript records attendance and the proclamation text but does not list follow-up programs or budget actions tied to the observance.

The Board took no further formal action on the item beyond adopting the proclamation. The meeting continued with routine business and approvals.