Agenda 04/09/2024 Item # 4C (Proclamation designating April 2024 as Autism acceptance Month in Collier County)SEE REVERSE SIDE
Proposed Agenda Changes
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
April 9, 2024
Move Item 16H3 to 4C: Proclamation designating April 2024 as Autism Acceptance Month in Collier County.
To be accepted by delivered to Stephanie Nordin, Founder & President of Autism Collier Inc. (Commissioner
Hall’s and Commissioner McDaniel’s Separate Requests)
Move Item 16K3 to 12A: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Settlement Agreement
in the lawsuit styled Aaron Oldfield v. Collier County, (Case No. 22-CA-1851), now pending in the Circuit Court of
the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida, for the sum of $130,000. (Commissioner
McDaniel’s Request)
Notes: The companion listings for items 9A & 9B should reference each other rather than how they are currently
listed.
The correct updated resolution for Item 17C was uploaded as a linked file after the agenda was published, on the
afternoon of April 4th. This updated resolution can be found in a linked file named "Resolution - 031524
(Correct)".
TIME CERTAIN ITEMS:
4/9/2024 8:47 AM
04/09/2024
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Autism Collier is involved in advocating for programs that promote positive
system changes and that allow persons with autism to achieve optimum
independence and to promote innovative programs and practices that improve
the quality of life for these individuals; and
WHEREAS, Autism Collier, encourages all Collier County residents to actively participate in
events that appropriately recognize and celebrate Collier County’s diverse
population, including individuals with autism; and
WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder
that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave;
and
WHEREAS, “Autism Acceptance Month” in Collier County emphasizes the need for public
awareness to promote acceptance, celebrate the differences, and prioritize
the inclusion of individuals with autism and their families; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that approximately 1
in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),
according to 2023 data, Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with
Autism than girls; and
WHEREAS, there is no cure for Autism, but a holistic system of therapies and supports
can meet the needs of individuals and their families; and
WHEREAS, “Autism Acceptance month” also recognizes Florida's public policy
accomplishments concerning people with autism, as well as identifying the
improvements to public policy that are needed to ensure that all of Florida's
citizens with autism and their families have the capacity to lead full,
productive and engaged lives; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate that local communities in Florida such as Collier
County support the mission and purpose of Autism Acceptance Month and
encourage their citizens to recognize and respect this important
commemoration;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that April, be designated as
AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of April, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
_______________________
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
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04/09/2024
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.3
Doc ID: 28421
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 2024 as Autism Acceptance Month in Collier County. To be
delivered to Stephanie Nordin.
Meeting Date: 04/09/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – County Manager's Office
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/28/2024 10:42 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Deputy County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: Amy Patterson
03/28/2024 10:42 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Policy & Proclamation Review Completed 03/29/2024 12:09 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 04/01/2024 4:45 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 04/09/2024 9:00 AM
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