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Ulster County honors Family of Woodstock leader; RCAL promotes Disability Pride parade
Summary
The legislature presented a proclamation honoring Michael Berg for decades of service to Family of Woodstock; the meeting also included remarks from Anthony Mignon of RCAL promoting a Disability Pride visibility parade and accessibility goals for county facilities.
Ulster County legislators presented a proclamation recognizing Michael Berg for more than 55 years with Family of Woodstock and his retirement as executive director. Members praised Berg’s long service expanding crisis intervention, housing and mental‑health supports countywide; Berg thanked the legislature and highlighted continuing challenges in housing and shelter services.
The chair then yielded the floor to Anthony Mignon, CEO of the Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL), who described RCAL’s role as Ulster County’s independent living center and invited the public to a Disability Pride visibility parade Saturday, July 18 in Kingston. Mignon emphasized that accessibility features like zero‑entry pools and family-changing spaces benefit everyone and urged legislators and businesses to join the parade and support inclusive community design.
Legislators described the proclamation and the parade as part of broader July observances for Parks & Recreation Month and Disability Pride Month and encouraged constituents to attend.
