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Hanif reads Julie Won statement on Autistic Pride Day

New York City Council · Oct 16, 2026 · starts 0:12:14 · 43 sec

Hanif reads a statement from Council Member Julie Won supporting Resolution 510. The statement thanks Chairs Hanif and Nurse and credits autistic self-advocate Gary Oye-Steven for sparking the bill.

Shahana K. Hanif

And now I will read a statement that was provided by my colleague, Councilmember Julie Wan, on her bill.

Shahana K. Hanif

Thank you, Chairs Hanifa Nurse, for convening this hearing.

Shahana K. Hanif

I'm honored to have my bill, Resolution 510, heard at this hearing for the Committee on Disabilities and Committee on Civil and Human Rights.

Shahana K. Hanif

This resolution will declare June 18th annually as Autistic Pride Day in New York City.

Shahana K. Hanif

I want to take a moment to thank Gary O.E.

Shahana K. Hanif

Stephen, whose outreach and advocacy was the spark that got this bill drafted.

Shahana K. Hanif

Gary, an autistic self-advocate and a proud New Yorker, reached out to my office because he believed this city should formally recognize this day, and he is right.