New York K 214: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2025, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the State of New York

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K00214 Summary:

BILL NOK00214 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORLavine

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MLTSPNSRAngelino, Braunstein, Brown K, Burdick, Buttenschon, Carroll P, Conrad, Cruz, Fitzpatrick,
 Gallahan, Glick, Griffin, Hyndman, Jensen, Jones, Kassay, Levenberg, Lunsford, Lupardo, Maher,
 McDonald, Morinello, Novakhov, Raga, Rosenthal, Santabarbara, Sayegh, Schiavoni, Seawright,
 Shimsky, Simon, Simone, Simpson, Stern, Weprin, Woerner, Zaccaro

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03/17/2025referred to calendar

03/18/2025adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 214

BY: M. of A. Lavine

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 March 17-23, 2025, as Neurodiversity Celebration
 Week in the State of New York

 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official weeks that are set aside to increase awareness of serious
conditions that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2025, as
Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the State of New York; and

 WHEREAS, Neurodiversity includes experiences such as autism, ADHD,
dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, anxiety, and post-traumatic
stress disorder; and

 WHEREAS, One in seven Americans are neurodivergent; in New York
State, it is estimated that more than 29,000 children are on the autism
spectrum and 6% of children have been diagnosed with ADHD; and

 WHEREAS, Students that are neurodivergent may face significant
challenges in school and often experience social isolation and bullying;
and

 WHEREAS, It is estimated that 85% of individuals on the autism
spectrum are unemployed; despite stereotypes and struggles existing in
many settings, neurodivergent people offer unique talents to their
workplaces, schools, and communities; and

 WHEREAS, Established in 2018 by Siena Castellon, a student with
autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD, Neurodiversity Celebration Week
is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions
about autism and learning disabilities; it aims to create inclusive and
equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower all
individuals; and

 WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
the unique strengths and potential of neurodivergent people, and more
must be done to increase activity at the local, State and national
levels to support neurodivergent people as well as their families; now,
therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2025, as
Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the State of New York; and be it
further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.

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