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CER26-0016 • 2025

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of 2025

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of 2025

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Lewis George
Last action
2025-03-28
Official status
Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on how this resolution will impact individuals or organizations beyond recognition.

Resolution to Recognize Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

This resolution declares March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the District of Columbia and recognizes the contributions of people with disabilities.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Washington, D.C.
  • Acknowledges that people with developmental disabilities are part of every community in the city.
  • Recognizes the important role that people with disabilities play in shaping public policy and advocating for positive change.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People with developmental disabilities living in Washington, D.C.
  • Community organizations that support people with disabilities
  • Government agencies responsible for services related to disabilities

Terms To Know

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
A month dedicated to raising awareness about developmental disabilities and the contributions of individuals with these disabilities.
CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
A type of resolution that does not have legal force but is used to express recognition or support for a cause.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not provide funding or create new laws, it only recognizes and celebrates the month.
  • The effects on specific individuals or organizations are not detailed in the text.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-28 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Resolution ACR26-0016, Effective from Mar 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 003361

  2. 2025-03-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council

  3. 2025-03-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Legislative Meeting

  4. 2025-03-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0016

  5. 2025-03-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CER26-0016 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of 2025

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

26-16

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

March 4, 2025

To declare the month of March 2025 as “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” in the
District of Columbia, and to recognize the important role that people with disabilities play
in shaping public policy, advocating for positive change, and enriching all our lives.

WHEREAS, people with developmental disabilities are our friends, family, and neighbors
in every Ward of the District of Columbia;

WHEREAS, we believe that inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in our
communities, workplaces, and schools makes us all better off;

WHEREAS, government agencies, community organizations, and individual and family
leaders work together to create accessible and high-quality education, housing, employment,
healthcare, recreational activities, and other community resources for people with developmental
disabilities;

WHEREAS, the District of Columbia is committed to creating more opportunities for
economic self-sufficiency, belonging, and creative innovation by ensuring that residents with
disabilities have meaningful employment opportunities;

WHEREAS, the 2025 observance of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
celebrates 39 years of advocacy in education, employment, housing, and community support; and

WHEREAS, this year’s theme, “We're Here All Year: Impacting Lives, Influencing
Change”, recognizes the important role that people with disabilities play in shaping public
policy, advocating for positive change, and enriching all our lives.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Recognition
Resolution of 2025”.

Sec. 2. The Council declares the month of March 2025 as “Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Month” and recognizes the important role that people with disabilities play in
shaping public policy, advocating for positive change, and enriching all our lives.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.