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NY K01054
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charles Lavine
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2026, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in New York State
- Neurodiversity encompasses autism, ADHD, dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Approximately 1 in 7 Americans are neurodivergent; New York has an estimated 29,000 children on the autism spectrum and 6% of children diagnosed with ADHD
- An estimated 85% of individuals on the autism spectrum are unemployed, despite neurodivergent people offering unique talents to workplaces and communities
- Neurodiversity Celebration Week was established in 2018 by Siena Castellon, a student with autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD, as a worldwide initiative to challenge stereotypes and create inclusive cultures
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2026, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the State of New York
Last Action
referred to calendar
3/16/2026
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