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MI HR0159
Resolution
Status
9/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Koleszar
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AI Summary
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Declares September 2025 as Deaf Awareness Month in Michigan
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Recognizes that approximately 7.4 percent of Michigan's population identifies as deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing, according to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing
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Acknowledges the diverse communication preferences within the deaf community, including American Sign Language (ASL), amplification devices, lip reading, and cued speech
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Highlights contributions of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing individuals in education, public service, healthcare, business, the arts, and civic engagement
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Notes that September commemorates the first World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf held in September 1951
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare September 2025 as Deaf Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Last Action
Adopted
9/3/2025