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Fulton County proclaims March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Summary
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month; local MD/IDD/EI providers and consumers attended the signing and a group photo was taken.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted on Feb. 24 to proclaim March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved to approve the proclamation, which the minutes quote 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 motion carried unanimously.
Representatives from local disability and support organizations attended the signing, including Marissa Hockenberry (Occupational Services Inc.), Erica Ramsey (CRI), Rebecca Weaver (Franklin/Fulton IDD Program Specialist), staff and residents from Full Circle Residence, members of The Arc of Franklin/Fulton Counties, Logan Crouse (identified as a consumer of The Arc), and Fulton County Human Services staff. A group photograph was taken with the county commissioners following the proclamation.
The action is ceremonial: the board encouraged public recognition of disability awareness throughout March; no budgetary commitment was recorded in the minutes.
The board moved on to other agenda items after the signing.
