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WHEREAS, Words are powerful and have the ability to influence the inclusion of discriminated individuals by acting as a catalyst towards the elimination of stereotypes that can be disrespectful, dehumanizing, and adverse to one's equality and dignity; and
WHEREAS, Over the past year, the City of Chicago ("City") has especially demonstrated the importance of unlearning harmful narratives, behaviors, and language through the passage of several legislations resulting in equity and better inclusivity for all Chicagoans; and
WHEREAS, "Inclusion" has been defined as authentically bringing traditionally excluded individuals and/or groups into the process, activities, and decisions/policy-making, in a way that shares power; and
WHEREAS, The "International Day of Persons with Disabilities" is annually recognized on December 3rd and promotes the dedication to the long-term work needed to protect the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society; and
WHEREAS, Everyday, Including December 3rd, the City can demonstrate such charge through the usage of "person-first language" because A PERSON IS NOT a disability, condition, or diagnosis-A PERSON HAS a disability, condition, or diagnosis; and
WHEREAS, In 2017, the ADA Knowledge Translation Center stated within their 'Guidelines on People with Disabilities' that 'handicapped' was an "outdated,and unacceptable term to use when referring to individuals or accessible environments"; and
WHEREAS, Replacement of discriminatory and offensive language such as "handicap" or "handicapped" within the Municipal Code of Chicago and other City operated platforms, including public distributions, demonstrates the City's continued commitment in furtherance of disability advocacy for Chicagoans; and
WHEREAS, The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State has evidenced their allegiance to people-first and/or object identifying language within their "Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities"; and
WHEREAS, The City of Chicago should look to the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State to replace the exclusive language currently within the Municipal Code of Chicago Sections 9-68-010, 9-68-020, and 3-56-050; and, now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 9-68-010 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding the language underscored, and by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
9-68-010 Handicapped Motorist decals or devices for persons with disabilities.
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The bureau of parking management is hereby authorized to issue handicapped motorist decais or devices for persons with disabilities pursuant to and in accordance with Section 11-1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code and with state administrative rules promulgated under that section. The fee for each such decal or device shall be $5.00.
The bureau of parking management is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations concerning the issuance and use of hondioappod motorist decals or devices for persons with disabilities consistent with state law and the provisions of the traffic code.
SECTION 2. Section 9-68-020 of the Municipal Code pf Chicago is hereby amended by adding the language underscored, and by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
9-68-020 Residential parking permits.
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(8) Residential zone parking permit - Persons with disabilities. If a residential parking permit zone is in effect at the place of residence of a person with disabilities who {11 is the owner of a vehicle and has their name identified on such vehicle title. (2) is a parent or legal guardian of a minor with a disability, or (3) is a caregiver living in the same place of residence of a person with a disability in accordance with Section 11-1301.2 ofthe Illinois Vehicle Code, and pursuant to liconaod to o hondiooppcd individuol person with disabilities as-the-term "hondioappod individual" io defined in Section 3-56-050 (a), such person shall be exempt from the residential zone parking permit fee set forth in subsection (a)(4) of this section.
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SECTION 3. Section 3-56-050 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding the language underscored, and by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
3-56-050 Fees - Late fees.
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Vehicles licensed to hondiooppcd individual persons with disabilities
Hondioappod individual Persons with disabilities means (1) ovory natural an individual person who (1) has permanently lost tho uao of q log or both leas, or an arm or both armo^ or any combination-thoroof,. or io any poroon who io with a dioability oo oovoroly disabled aa to be unable to move without the aid of crutches, tripod type cano, walker or q whoolohoir; (1) has adequate documentation certified by either a (I) licensed physician, (ii) licensed physician assistant, or (iii) licensed advanced practice registered nurse, (2) meets one or more of the specific medical conditions defined in Section 1-159.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, and (3) has a valid disability license plate issued by the Illinois Secretary of State.
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SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect following passage and publication.
GILBERT VILLEGAS Alderman, 36th Ward
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