Posted: | June 2, 2023 12:35 PM |
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From: | Senator Christine M. Tartaglione |
To: | All Senate members |
Subject: | Disability Pride Week |
In the near future, I plan to introduce a resolution recognizing June 5 through June 11, 2023, as Disability Pride Week in Pennsylvania. This week is designed to change the way people think about and define “disability.” Disability pride is about accepting and honoring each person's uniqueness and seeing it as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity. It rejects the notion that certain physical, mental, or cognitive differences are negative or wrong and promotes acceptance, dignity and pride. This year, Disability Pride included a recognition of the 24th anniversary of the passing of the Olmstead Act, an important component of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and a celebration of the 11-year anniversary of Disability Pride Philadelphia. Please join me in co-sponsoring this important resolution and help all residents of the Commonwealth understand and celebrate the uniqueness and pride in all of us, despite our abilities. |
Introduced as SR127