Committee on Disabilities meeting
April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
VOTE*
The Committee on Disabilities held a hearing on Res 0396, which would declare May 15 through June 15 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in New York City. No vote was taken.
What was discussed
- Public Advocate Williams on Tourette Syndrome Awareness and Health Resolutions At the April 30 Stated Meeting, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams introduced resolutions calling for Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month and related health measures. Council Member Schulman noted the timing with World Immunization Week in supporting the resolution.
- Voice Vote Adopting Res 0396 Declaring Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month The full Council voted by voice vote to adopt Res 0396, declaring May 15 through June 15 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month and June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in New York City. The ayes prevailed with no nays or abstentions.
Agenda
1 item
- Res 0396-2026 Resolution declaring May 15 through June 15 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month and June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in the City of New York Approved by Committee