Full Text of HR0219 103rd General Assembly
HR0219 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
| | HR0219 | | LRB103 31791 LAW 60388 r |
|
| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
| 2 | | WHEREAS, The concept of neurodiversity is a way of looking | 3 | | at Autism, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and other human | 4 | | neurocognitive variations as normal differences in individual | 5 | | brain function and behavioral traits; and
| 6 | | WHEREAS, Neurodiversity acknowledges this natural | 7 | | phenomenon within the human population, uncovers the strengths | 8 | | of neurodivergent individuals, and utilizes their talents to | 9 | | increase innovation and productivity of society as a whole; | 10 | | and
| 11 | | WHEREAS, When neurodivergent people are understood, | 12 | | valued, and empowered, we all stand to benefit from their | 13 | | important and unique contributions; and
| 14 | | WHEREAS, Neurodivergent people are increasingly involved | 15 | | in postsecondary education but face serious barriers and | 16 | | challenges on college campuses, not only related to | 17 | | disability, functional differences, and accommodation needs | 18 | | but also from stigma and prejudice toward neurodivergent | 19 | | people; and
| 20 | | WHEREAS, Recognition of the neurodiverse among Illinois' | 21 | | students, faculty, staff, trustees, and administrative teams |
| | | HR0219 | - 2 - | LRB103 31791 LAW 60388 r |
|
| 1 | | at institutions of higher education enhances the learning | 2 | | experience for our students and creates a more inclusive | 3 | | educational environment, providing public benefits for our | 4 | | communities; and
| 5 | | WHEREAS, Illinois' institutions of higher education should | 6 | | strive to improve support and accommodations for | 7 | | neurodivergent students to help them achieve their personal | 8 | | employment and career goals; and
| 9 | | WHEREAS, The Illinois Community College Trustees | 10 | | Association (ICCTA) was among the first of the higher | 11 | | education entities in the United States to adopt a | 12 | | Neurodiversity Inclusion Statement; therefore, be it
| 13 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | 14 | | HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | 15 | | we encourage Illinois' institutions of higher education to | 16 | | embrace the neurodiversity paradigm and adopt a statement of | 17 | | inclusivity of neurodivergent individuals that appreciates and | 18 | | embraces the fact that every student is different and should | 19 | | be encouraged to reach their full potential; and be it further
| 20 | | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | 21 | | presented to the Illinois Community College Trustees | 22 | | Association (ICCTA) in recognition of its leadership in |
| | | HR0219 | - 3 - | LRB103 31791 LAW 60388 r |
|
| 1 | | raising awareness of neurodiversity inclusion.
|
|