OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County School Board recognized Disability History and Awareness Weeks at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Superintendent Dylan Tedders read a proclamation that states:

“Whereas, the first two weeks in October have been designated “Disability History and Awareness Weeks” for the state of Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis.

Whereas, the Okeechobee County School Board, Florida, encourages economic growth through the development of a talented and diverse labor force, and believes that the active and meaningful participation of individuals with disabilities as students, parents, employees is essential to providing equal opportunity to all; and

Whereas, the Okeechobee County School District serves over 1,757 students with disabilities and is committed to these students receiving a quality education, and

Whereas, the Okeechobee County School Board believes it is important to continue encouraging individuals with disabilities to realize their abilities in their education, employment, and community and hereby reaffirms its commitment to the full inclusion of and equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities.

Now therefore, be it resolved by the Okeechobee County School Board, Florida, that the first two weeks of October, 2026, be proclaimed as: Disability History and Awareness Weeks. Be it further resolved that the Okeechobee County School Board, Florida, urges its schools to provide instruction and information on disability history and rights, especially during the first two weeks of October, and periodically throughout the school year.”

Cassandra Keith with Exceptional Student Education was present to accept the proclamation along with another ESE employee.