DelawareDelaware Senate recognizes October 18–24, 2026, as Invisible Disabilities Week
The Senate recognized October 18–24, 2026, as Invisible Disabilities Week and urged Delawareans to support people whose disabilities are hard to see.
What it does
The Senate recognized October 18–24, 2026, as Invisible Disabilities Week in Delaware and expressed support for residents whose disabilities may not be apparent.
The Senate urged Delawareans to support people with unseen disabilities. It pointed to the sunflower symbol as a sign that someone may need understanding and patience.
Argument forRecognizing the week could help Delawareans understand that a person may have a disability they cannot see.
Argument againstBecause the resolution only urges support, people with unseen disabilities might still face skepticism in daily life.
More detail
The Delaware Senate recognized Invisible Disabilities Week. The recognition covers Delaware and honors residents with disabilities that may not be visible. The recognized week runs from October 18 through October 24, 2026.
The Senate urged Delawareans to approach unseen disabilities with openness and support their neighbors. The appeal includes understanding, practical adjustments, and patience for people displaying the sunflower symbol, who may have an unseen disability.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 18Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESAdopted
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 18Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 18Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESAdopted
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