Disability Awareness Month Proclamation

Published on October 01, 2026

PROCLAIMING DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH

WHEREAS,

October is National Disability Awareness Month and the City of Lakewood joins communities and organizations around the nation to pay tribute to the accomplishments of Americans with disabilities and the value and talent they add to our communities; and

WHEREAS,

70 million adults in the United States live with a disability, equaling more than one in four adults, making up the largest and most diverse minority group within our population, and representing all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, religions and socio-economic backgrounds; and

WHEREAS,

in affirming our commitment to increase access and opportunities to all, the City of Lakewood is proud to continue its ongoing work to create and enhance accessibility at its parks and community facilities; and

WHEREAS,

the City of Lakewood offers reliable transit around the city through the DASH (Disabled, Accessible, Seniors, Handicapped) transit program for residents with disabilities of any age; and 

WHEREAS,

since 1981, Lakewood has offered an Adaptive Recreation Program and partners with Special Olympics Southern California to provide a year-round athletic program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and

WHEREAS,

the Lakewood City Council is devoted to promoting an inclusive environment in which all residents—past, present, and future—are respected and treated equally;

NOW, THEREFORE, I,

Jeff Wood, Mayor of Lakewood, on behalf of the Lakewood City Council and the entire Lakewood community, do hereby declare October to be Disability Awareness Month in Lakewood and encourage residents to reaffirm their commitment to create an inclusive community for all.

/s/JEFF WOOD

MAYOR