Bill Text: DE HCR102 | 2023-2024 | 152nd General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Recognizing April 2024 As Autism Acceptance And Inclusion Month And Recognizing Autism Delawares Service To The People Of Delaware.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed) 2024-03-27 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES [HCR102 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2023-HCR102-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Rep. K. Williams on behalf of all Representatives & Sen. Poore on behalf of all Senators |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102
RECOGNIZING APRIL 2024 AS “AUTISM ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION MONTH” AND RECOGNIZING AUTISM DELAWARE’S SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) is an urgent public health crisis because today, ASD is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States, affecting more than 5 million people; and
WHEREAS, in 1995 the prevalence of ASD was 1 in 2,500 births and today it is approximately 1 in 36 births; and
WHEREAS, ASD is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the human brain, and can affect anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic background; and
WHEREAS, symptoms and characteristics of ASD may present themselves in a variety of ways and are different for each person affected; and
WHEREAS, ASD can result in significant lifelong impairment of an individual’s ability to learn, develop healthy interactive behaviors, and understand verbal, as well as non-verbal, communication; and
WHEREAS, the effort to address ASD continues with doctors, therapists, and educators helping persons with ASD overcome or adjust to its challenges by providing early, accurate diagnosis, and the resulting appropriate education, intervention, and therapy that is vital to future growth and development; and
WHEREAS, persons living with ASD should have access to the lifelong care and the services needed to pursue the full measure of personal happiness and achieve their greatest potential; and
WHEREAS, for over 25 years, Autism Delaware has been a leader in providing services and advocacy for individuals with ASD and their families in Delaware.
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that April 2024 is recognized as “Autism Acceptance and Inclusion Month” in the State of Delaware.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State of Delaware recognizes Autism Delaware for years of dedicated work that improves the lives of Delawareans with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
SYNOPSIS
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2024 as “Autism Acceptance and Inclusion Month” and Autism Delaware's years of service to the people of Delaware.
