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📣 TOWN COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, December 3rd is recognized globally by the United Nations as International Day of Persons with Disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Canada is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disability, and two out five Nova Scotians live with a disability; and

WHEREAS, Nova Scotia has proclaimed the Accessibility Act that recognizes accessibility is a human right and set a goal of an accessible province by 2030; and

WHEREAS, International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes an understanding of disability issues and the importance of equal access for Nova Scotians with disabilities and in all aspects of society; and

WHEREAS, through public awareness, community partnerships, and municipal accessibility initiatives this day aims to foster an environment of equal participation of individuals with disabilities within the Town of Bridgewater.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Town Council for the Town of Bridgewater, do hereby proclaim December 3rd, 2024 as "International Day of Persons with Disabilities" in the Town of Bridgewater.

Signed this 25th day of November 2024 at Bridgewater, in the County of Lunenburg, in the Province of Nova Scotia, and proclaimed at the November 25, 2024, Regular Meeting of Bridgewater Town Council.