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Declaring June 5th to 11th, 2023 as
Disability Pride Week in the City of Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person with a
disability is a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment, a condition experienced by approximately 56.7 million Americans - or 19 percent of the population - according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau statistics; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 33rd Anniversary of passage of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities, telecommunications, and state and local government services; and
WHEREAS, The ADA has raised awareness of the abilities of individuals with disabilities and has resulted in great progress, which can be seen in everyday life through curb cuts, communication access, accessible buildings and transportation; and
WHEREAS, Philadelphia's 11th
Disability Pride Week begins on June 5th with the raising of the National ADAPT flag and a pep rally on the north apron of City Hall and features daily happenings, including a karaoke block party, art activities, nature experiences, a laughing lunch and other social events, before culminating with the
Disability Pride Parade and Festivities on June 10th; and
WHEREAS,
Disability Pride Parades are held annually to celebrate people with disabilities and to change the way people think about and define
disability, to end the stigma of
disability, and to promote the belief that
disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with disabilities can take
pride; and
WHEREAS, In addition to Philadelphia,
Disability Pride Parades have been held in a number of places a...
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