[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20580]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNITION OF THE DISABILITIES AWARENESS FAIR HELD IN WARREN, MICHIGAN

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the City of Warren's 
Commission on Disabilities as they host the Disabilities Awareness 
Fair, held in conjunction with National Disabilities Awareness Month 
this October.
  This community-wide event will bring together a variety of service 
and support agencies in one location to provide information on services 
and programs available to the citizens of Warren.
  The Commission on Disabilities for the City of Warren was established 
by the Mayor and City Council in February 2002. The Commission's 
purpose is to advise the city on compliance with federal and state 
regulations, and legal developments affecting persons with 
disabilities. The Commission will also review and recommend to the 
Mayor and the City Council development practices that will improve 
access to city services and facilities to persons with disabilities.
  The impact of the work of the Commission has already been felt in 
Warren as they have addressed many accessibility concerns including 
curb cuts in sidewalks, handicapped parking and accessibility at the 
new Community Center.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the Warren 
Disabilities Commission. Their work is promoting better communication 
and greater understanding of persons with disabilities among the 
community and city employees, officers, boards and commissions. Their 
efforts will improve the quality of life for those with disabilities 
and, in the process, strengthen the fabric of our community.

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