HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 02/17/2009 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY AS LOW VISION AWAR Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, vision loss is the third leading cause of disability in the United States; and
WHEREAS, irreversible vision loss is most common among people over age 65; and
WHEREAS, vision impairment has many causes. Some of the most common causes of
visual loss are degenerative eye diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic
retinopathy and in most cases, there are no medical treatments that will bring vision back; and
WHEREAS, low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine or
surgery, people find everyday tasks such as reading the mail, shopping, cooking, seeing the
television, and writing can be challenging and difficult to do; and
WHEREAS, since 2001, Ensight Skills Center, a non-profit organization funded through
grants and supported by the Fort Collins Lions Club has had the mission to provide clients with low
vision the opportunity to enhance their life skills, independence and self-confidence in a safe
environment through adaptive technology and training and to empower their clients to live
independently; and
WHEREAS,a community breakfast will be held on February 18 at the Marriott Hotel for
citizens to discover how their support will enable Ensight Skills Center to empower independent
living for the low-vision community.
NOW,THEREFORE,I,Doug Hutchinson,Mayor of Fort Collins,do hereby proclaim the
month of February N09 as
"LOW VISION AWARENESS MONTH"
in the city of Fort Collins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 17th day of February, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk