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Read. Follow. Verify.Proclamation Marking the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Record date · July 25, 2024
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What This Bill Does
President Biden issued a commemorating the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The document outlines various administration initiatives across federal agencies aimed at improving accessibility in employment, healthcare, transportation, and digital services for Americans with disabilities.
This document serves as a status report on federal efforts to implement and expand protections for over 70 million Americans living with disabilities.
Who It Affects
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Americans with disabilities
The document outlines federal policy changes and funding allocations intended to impact their access to employment, healthcare, transportation, and digital services.
State and local governments
These entities are subject to new Department of Justice standards regarding the accessibility of their web content and mobile applications.
Key Facts
- The proclamation marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- The administration designated people with disabilities as a 'health disparity population' to facilitate research funding.
- New federal rules require wheelchair-accessible restrooms on all new single-aisle aircraft over a certain size.
- The Department of Justice has established new accessibility standards for state and local government websites and mobile apps.
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Health Disparity Designation
The National Institutes of Health has formally designated people with disabilities as a 'health disparity population' to streamline research funding.
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