Label
Disability Pride Month
Melden, Driscoll, Gadus, Jones, McPherson
Title
Declaring July as “Disability Pride Month” in the City of Toledo
Summary
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
WHEREAS, July is nationally recognized as Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and resilience of individuals with disabilities, and to promote inclusion, acceptance, and understanding of disability as a natural part of human diversity; and
WHEREAS, people with disabilities make up a significant and valuable portion of our communities, and their unique perspectives, talents, and experiences enrich our society and contribute to our collective progress; and
WHEREAS, Disability Pride Month provides an opportunity to recognize and honor the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities in various fields, including education, the arts, sports, science, government, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, Toledo acknowledges the barriers and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, including societal attitudes, built and architectural barriers, lack of accessibility, discrimination, and unequal opportunities; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to promote a society that embraces disability as an integral and valued part of human diversity, where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and equality, and where barriers to participation and inclusion are eliminated; and
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo that:
SECTION 1: We declare the month of July as Disability Pride Month, and utilize this time to raise awareness for inclusion and accessibility, to recognize the efforts of people with disabilities, disability rights activists and other organizations who advocate for advancing the rights, independence, and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 12, nays 0.
Adopted: July 15, 2025, as an emergency measure: yeas 12, nays 0.
Attest:
Julie A. Gibbons Carrie Hartman
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: July 17, 2025
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor