Today, CEC honors the 21st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), historic civil rights legislation that upholds the rights of individuals with disabilities. With nearly one in five Americans living with disabilities, CEC takes this day to reflect on the great progress made and future achievements yet to come.
“The promise of the ADA was that all Americans should have equal access and equal opportunity, including Americans with disabilities,” said President Obama. “The ADA was about independence and the freedom to make of our lives what we will. We celebrate that today, and we recommit ourselves to ending discrimination in all its forms.”
In recognition of the anniversary of the ADA, the Obama Administration announced its plan to release a comprehensive strategic plan to improve compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires that federal agencies' electronic and information technology be accessible to people with disabilities, both inside and outside the government.
How has the ADA impacted you, your students, and your community? Comment below!
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For more information on the Section 508 strategic plan initiative, click here
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