The American Foundation for the Blind has said that there are more than 500,000 of
Florida’s citizens who have vision difficulties.
Florida’s citizens who have vision difficulties.
Persons with disabilities are part of the community and have the right to safe
and functional use of the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, other public places, places of public accommodation, places of amusement and other places to which the public is invited.
The white cane gives persons who are blind and visually impaired the freedom
to travel independently and to participate in the life of their communities. The white
cane serves as a tangible reminder that persons who are blind and visually impaired are independent, self-reliant, mobile and capable.
White Cane Safety Day – October 15
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As a community that is committed to celebrating diversity, the City of
Clermont is proud to join in the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to
recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans.
Clermont is proud to join in the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to
recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans.
Hispanic Americans have had a lasting impact on the United States, helping
to make the nation, state, region and community stronger.
In Clermont, Hispanic Americans represent numerous and distinct cultures,
shaping our community into a vibrant, welcoming city.
shaping our community into a vibrant, welcoming city.
This year’s national Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “We Are All, We Are
One,” which showcases the diversity as well as the unity within the Hispanic community.
One,” which showcases the diversity as well as the unity within the Hispanic community.
Hispanic Heritage Month provides us the opportunity to learn about the
cultures that have helped to shape our country, reminding all that cultural heritage is
something that must be recognized, celebrated and shared.
cultures that have helped to shape our country, reminding all that cultural heritage is
something that must be recognized, celebrated and shared.
Hispanic Heritage Month reaffirms its collective commitment to inclusion as the city continues its efforts to ensure that every single person who calls the city home feels equally valued and has equitable access to opportunities that help them thrive.
Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15 – October 15
