WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

ACR 112

Relative to Deaf Awareness Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Juan Alanis and 14 co-sponsors

California officially designates Deaf Awareness Month to recognize Deaf culture and community contributions through state recognition and programming.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 7, Statutes of 2026.
#deafawarenessmonth
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · ACR 112

Legislative bill overview

ACR 112 is a concurrent resolution that designates a specific month in California as "Deaf Awareness Month" to recognize and celebrate Deaf culture, community, and contributions. The bill passed unanimously through the California Senate and Assembly before being enacted into law.

Why is this important

Designating an official awareness month provides a formal platform for educational initiatives, community events, and public recognition of Deaf issues and achievements. It signals state-level commitment to acknowledging the Deaf community and can facilitate workplace and school programming around accessibility and inclusion.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may question whether a symbolic designation meaningfully addresses systemic barriers like interpreter accessibility, captioning services, or employment discrimination
  • Resource allocation: Some may argue the state should prioritize direct funding for Deaf services rather than awareness proclamations
  • Inclusive language debates: Disagreement exists within Deaf communities about terminology and capitalization (Deaf vs. deaf), though this appears settled in the resolution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.