03/02/2025
The tides are turning and what’s wonderful world it will be. 💕
State of Minnesota Proclamation:
WHEREAS: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the importance of inclusive environments with equal access to communication, education, employment, housing, transportation, and public accommodation; and
WHEREAS: The abilities of people with developmental disabilities have been traditionally and systematically undervalued; and
WHEREAS: People with developmental disabilities have many skills, talents, and abilities to contribute, and Minnesota recognizes the potential of all people, including those with developmental disabilities, to live, learn, work, and thrive; and
WHEREAS: Individuals with developmental disabilities deserve opportunities to make informed decisions about their own lives, including resources, education, and a reliable framework of community members to offer support; and
WHEREAS: Individuals with developmental disabilities can make choices to live in homes and communities where they can exercise their full rights, pursue meaningful and productive lives, have independent relationships, and contribute to their families, communities, state, and nation; and
WHEREAS: It is crucial that individuals with developmental disabilities can live free of abuse, neglect, and violations of their legal and human rights; and
WHEREAS: Our communities should be inclusive spaces that support and achieve full integration in an individualized manner, consistent with the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and capabilities of everyone; and
WHEREAS: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month highlights efforts to decrease prejudice and misconceptions in society, increase awareness and understanding throughout our communities, and foster connections for individuals and families to share their experiences with others.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TIM WALZ, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim March 2025 as:
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH
in the State of Minnesota.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol this 26th day of February,