A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE March 1, 2023, AS "Disability Advocacy Day" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

 

Whereas, one in three South Carolinians has a disability. These individuals, like all others, deserve the right to live, work, and fully participate in their communities; and

 

Whereas, people with disabilities have the right to equal opportunities to live full, productive lives as valued citizens. They have the right to receive the support they need to exercise self-determination, to achieve independence, and to become productive members in the workplace; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations helps bring the concerns of people with disabilities to the forefront of public awareness; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations has become a credible source of information for policymakers, advocates, self-advocates, and the public on policies and programs that impact people with disabilities; and

 

Whereas, the purpose of Disability Advocacy Day is to increase awareness and understanding among legislators, administrators, policymakers, and the public about the issues that are important to individuals with disabilities.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize March 1, 2023 as "Disability Advocacy Day" in South Carolina.

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