ADOPTED - JUNE 22, 2010

                                                                                                                                                     Agenda Item No. 4

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND RECOMMITTING EFFORTS TO REACH FULL ADA COMPLIANCE

RESOLUTION #10-200

WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990, President George H. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, this legislation established a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, the ADA has expanded opportunities for Americans with disabilities by reducing barriers and changing perceptions, increasing full participation in community life; and.

WHEREAS, the full promise of the ADA will only be reached if public entities remain committed in their efforts to fully implement the ADA.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes the 20^th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the progress that has been made by reaffirming the principals of equality and inclusion, and recommitting our efforts to reach full ADA compliance.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby reaffirms its commitment to work toward full ADA compliance in Ingham County.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

    Nays:  None                 Absent:  None    Approved 6/15/10