On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognize and celebrate the equal rights and dignity of disabled people everywhere and reaffirm our commitment to building a world where people with disabilities are afforded the opportunities, independence, and respect they deserve. This work has been a priority throughout my career. I was proud to co-sponsor the…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Rose Garden 11:29 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mayor Adams, you’re an inspiration, and so many people here are. Tammy and others — I look out, and they’re simply an inspiration to people not only with disabilities, but people who don’t have disabilities who find themselves feeling sorry for themselves and realize, “Wait a minute —…
Remarks by First Lady Jill Biden on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Rose Garden 11:21 A.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Hello. Wow. What a beautiful day for this. Thank you, and welcome to the White House. You know, it’s wonderful to be with so many friends here today. The story of the disability community — of all of you — is a story of fearlessness and resilience. …
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Marks the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Today, on the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we celebrate the inclusion and access promoted by this landmark civil rights law for disabled Americans. Grounded in four core outcomes of full participation, equal opportunity, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency, the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in public accommodations,…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act Reception
Vice President’s ResidenceWashington, D.C. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good evening. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, good evening. Welcome to the official residence of the Vice President of the United States. Welcome to all of you. What a wonderful sight to see. The Second Gentleman and I were so looking forward to this evening to welcome…
Proclamation on the Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
On July 26, 1990, with the signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), our Nation created the world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities. Since that time, this landmark legislation has been a driving force in moving America closer to the promise of equal opportunity, full participation, independent…
President Biden Announces Key Appointments to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve as members on the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Shawn Aleong Paul Aronsohn Paul Boskind Eva Bunnell James T. Brett Hillary Dunn Stanisz Kara Jones Nicole Jorwic Cathy Kanefsky M. Brent Leonhard Joseph M. Macbeth Gabriel Martinez Lucy…
FACT SHEET: Administration Announces New Actions to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Response to and Recovery from COVID-19
The Administration recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had tremendous impacts on disabled individuals and has resulted in new members of the disability community. Over the past year, the Administration has collaborated and consulted with the disability community andtaken several key actions to address the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. Among other actions, the…
A Proclamation on International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, 2021
Thirty-one years ago, the bipartisan passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enshrined our commitment to building a better Nation for all of us. In the years since, we have made profound progress to advance the rights, opportunities, full participation, and economic self-sufficiency of people with disabilities — both here at home and in…
CNN (Op-Ed): Biden is Keeping His Promises to Americans with Disabilities
By: Ambassador Susan E. Rice, White House Domestic Policy Advisor After the accident, Tyree Brown could barely write her own name. The 2015 car crash injured her spine and rendered the 26-year-old Maryland artist quadriplegic, paralyzing parts of her upper and lower body. Lengthy stints in rehab and a nursing home followed, coupled with painstaking occupational therapy.…
