Agenda 02/28/2023 Item # 4A (Proclamation - March 2023 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Collier County)4.A
02/28/2023
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, developmental disabilities affect approximately 7 million individuals in the United
States, as well as their concerned families and friends; and
WHEREAS,
developmental disabilities can refer to impairments in learning and behavior, as well as
impairments in physical and/or intellectual functioning; and
WHEREAS,
developmental disabilities can be manifested by substantial functional limitations,
including self -care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, independent
living, and economic self-sufficiency; and
WHEREAS,
developmental disabilities continue to be marked by stigma and discrimination based on
preconceived notions and misinformation; and
WHEREAS,
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which is observed in March,
seeks to increase public awareness about developmental disabilities and promote greater
understanding of the issues affecting people with developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS,
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month seeks to show that people with
developmental disabilities are vital and vibrant members of our communities; and
WHEREAS,
the vision of STARability Foundation is to ensure individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities have access to programs, the community and resources that
provide opportunities to live a meaningful and productive life; and
WHEREAS, STARability Foundation supports the compassionate and devoted efforts to increase
independence, employment, and access to services for the families it serves through
direct work for more than 300 individuals by offering a variety of inclusive programs
focused on vocational training, continuing education, teamwork, social engagement, and
community involvement; and
WHEREAS, STARability Foundation recognizes the continuing need to educate our communities,
policymakers, friends and family members, health care providers and businesses that
the movement towards full inclusion in community life for persons with developmental
disabilities is a positive and worthy goal;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that March be designated as
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of February 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN
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4.A
02/28/2023
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 24665
Item Summary: Proclamation designating March 2023 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Collier
County. To be accepted by Karen Govern, Chief Executive Officer, STARability Foundation and other
distinguished guests.
Meeting Date: 02/28/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
02/15/2023 4:34 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director — County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
02/15/2023 4:34 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry
County Manager's Office John Mullins Division Review
County Manager's Office John Mullins County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Division Review Completed
02/15/2023 4:56 PM
Completed 02/17/2023 9:31 AM
Completed 02/21/2023 9:28 AM
02/28/2023 9:00 AM
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