The Federal Way City Council shared a proclamation for Disability Pride Month at its Aug. 12 meeting, recognizing the anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.

With serendipitous timing, the council also voted at the same meeting to award a construction contract to improve accessibility of 13 ramps in seven intersections in the city center.

Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson read the proclamation, which stated that Disability Pride Month “serves as a tool to tackle ableism, bias and discrimination; and reshapes false negative perceptions of individuals with disabilities as people with value, talents and significance.”

The proclamation was accepted by Jenn Ramirez Robson from the Northwest Center, who noted that 2025 marks the 60th anniversa

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