RESOLUTION
BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT COLLINS-BELLAMY, MAJORITY LEADER RUBBO, MINORITY LEADER BREEN, MAJORITY WHIP NORMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS DIAZ, PINEDA-ISAAC AND HODGES.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS TO DECLARE MARCH 2026 AS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF YONKERS
WHEREAS, the month of March is recognized nationwide as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, developmental disabilities include disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, muscular dystrophy, Down syndrome, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and affect a person's growth and/or cognition; and
WHEREAS, as of 2017, about 1 in 6 children are identified to have some type of developmental disability; and
WHEREAS, individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and volunteer in every neighborhood in the State of New York and the City of Yonkers; and
WHEREAS, individuals with developmental disabilities are family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, teammates and classmates; and
WHEREAS, the Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the disabled community and demonstrates how people with developmental disabilities live normal lives. In return, the public can learn how they can help people with developmental disabilities achieve their dreams; and
WHEREAS, our community is the strongest when every resident is fully able to share his or her gifts and talents; and
WHEREAS, in 1987, President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed the month of March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and called upon Americans everywhere to provide the encouragement and opportunities necessary so that people with developmental disabilities can reach their highest potential; and
WHEREAS, despite the many positive changes in societal attitude, workplace and educational culture, health care, available resources, and knowledge conce...
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