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KY HR54

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Grossberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 16-20, 2026 as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in Kentucky
  • Neurodiversity encompasses autism, ADHD, dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, anxiety, and PTSD; approximately 1 in 7 Americans are neurodivergent
  • Approximately 83,000 Kentuckians are on the autism spectrum, with an estimated 88% unemployment rate among individuals on the spectrum
  • Neurodiversity Celebration Week was established in 2018 by Siena Castellon, a student with autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD, as a worldwide initiative challenging stereotypes
  • Resolution aims to promote public awareness of unique strengths and potential of neurodivergent individuals while combating stigma from outdated language framing neurodiversity as a "disease" or "epidemic"

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16 to 20, 2026, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Commendations and Recognitions

Last Action

adopted by voice vote

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Floor3/12/2026
Committee On Committees2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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