HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 July 26, ADA DayCOLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PROCLAMATION
Americans With Disabilities Act Day: July 26, 2022
WHEREAS, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26,1990, to
secure and protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Nearly one in four people have a disability, and people with disabilities make
tremendous contributions to Minnesota's art, culture, economy, and communities. Inclusive
and accessible spaces and communication accommodations will ensure these contributions
continue; and
WHEREAS, Columbia Heights affirms the values of equity and inclusion for people with
disabilities as part of the vibrant and diverse make-up of Minnesota's communities; and
WHEREAS, Columbia Heights recognizes the intersectional identities of people with
disabilities and the impact that the ADA has in achieving a discrimination -free society in
many areas of their lived experiences; and
WHEREAS, Columbia Heights acknowledges the long history of isolation and
discrimination against Minnesotans with disabilities and recognizes the decades of activism
and advocacy by the disability community; and
WHEREAS, The ADA has roots in Minnesota law and policy with the prohibition on
discrimination based on disability in the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) of 1973, the
accommodations and protections for people with disabilities in later amendments of the
MHRA, and Minnesota U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger serving as a coauthor of the ADA;
and
WHEREAS, Celebrating what the ADA has accomplished thus far and committing to its
continued implementation is a shared responsibility of all Minnesotans to achieve civil
rights for people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, As we commemorate the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA, Minnesota must
reinforce its efforts, policies, and practices to be fully inclusive of people with disabilities
and end systemic ableism in our state
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim July 26, 2022 to be Americans with Disabilities Day in the City
of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
Am' da Marquez Simula, Mayor
July 25, 2022