File #: 24-400    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Proclamation Status: Passed
File created: 3/5/2024 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 4/9/2024 Final action: 4/9/2024
Title: PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF APRIL AS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation Department
Attachments: 1. Agenda Cover Report, 2. AutismAcceptanceProc_2024

TO:                                          Mayor and Commissioners

FROM:                     Samuel Metott, Director, Parks and Recreation

THROUGH:                     Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM

DATE:                     April 9, 2024

 

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PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF APRIL AS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH

 

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Recommended Action:

Recommendation

Motion to proclaim the month of April as Autism Acceptance Month.

 

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Background:

Autism Acceptance is observed annually in April and is intended to increase acceptance and inclusion of autistic individuals.

 

The rainbow-colored infinity symbol is the symbol for Autism Acceptance and represents the idea that Autism is vast and complex, including a broad and varied range of individuals and experiences.

 

City Attorney Review:

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