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Hennepin County proclaims July Disability Pride Month
Summary
The board unanimously proclaimed July as Disability Pride Month, citing the ADA anniversary and county commitments to accessibility and inclusion; the clerk read the commendation language before the vote.
On July 14 the Hennepin County Board proclaimed July as Disability Pride Month and approved a resolution supporting the full inclusion of people with disabilities. The clerk read the proclamation language, which referenced the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary and cited Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics noting that more than one in four U.S. adults live with a disability.
Chair Irene Fernando moved the proclamation and Commissioner Debbie Gautel seconded; the board approved the proclamation by voice vote. The proclamation affirms county commitments to accessibility for employees and residents, digital accessibility improvements, and efforts to strengthen ADA access across roadways and transit options.
The board noted the proclamation is intended to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and encourage inclusion in policymaking and county operations.
