On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recommit to building a world where disabled people everywhere are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve and are afforded an equal shot at achieving their dreams. Many Americans can still recall when — just over three decades ago — a person could legally…
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A Proclamation on Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2023
Thirty-three years ago, the Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — one of the most important civil rights laws in our history. Its tireless champion, Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa, celebrated with a speech on the United States Senate floor in American Sign Language. His remarks were not only a tribute to his…
Remarks by President Biden to Celebrate the Americans With Disabilities Act
South Lawn 2:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My name is Joe Biden. I’m Jill Biden’s husband. (Laughter.) And what I told — what I told this beautiful lady when we met inside: She’s doing so much to change people’s lives. All of you are. I look out there and I see one of the guys that got it…
A Proclamation on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2023
People with disabilities have long strengthened our economy and expanded our Nation’s possibilities. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we recognize the immense contributions of disabled Americans, and we recommit to delivering America’s full promise of equal dignity, respect, and opportunity for every American. I had the honor of helping to pass the…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in Roundtable Discussion on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 1:08 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Secretary Buttigieg. (Applause.) Thank you. Appreciate it. Thank you. As we have blind and low-vision folks here today, I will describe what I am wearing. I’m wearing a lavender-color suit and a flag pin, and seated here with all of the…
A Proclamation on International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2022
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…
A Proclamation on World Autism Acceptance Day, 2024
America was founded on the idea that all people are created equal and deserve to be treated equally throughout their lives. Today, we champion the equal rights and dignity of the millions of Americans on the autism spectrum, and we celebrate the immense contributions of all neurodiverse people, whose perspectives and experiences make…
Anna Perng
Anna Perng is Senior Advisor to the White House Office of Public Engagement where she serves as President Biden’s primary liaison to the aging and disability communities. Previously, she served as Special Advisor in the Administration for Community Living and co-founded Chinatown Disability Advocacy Project, a community of immigrants with disabilities and partners advocating for…
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2022
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the essential contributions to our workplaces, economy, and Nation made by disabled Americans and recommit to promoting equal opportunity for all people. For far too long in this country, employers could refuse to hire you if you were disabled. Stores could turn you away. If you used a…
Statement from President Joe Biden on 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act
Every American, especially those with disabilities, is worthy of dignity and our respect and should have access to every opportunity available in our country. Fifty years ago, our nation took a critical step toward realizing that promise with the enactment of the Rehabilitation Act. This landmark legislation is one of the most consequential civil rights…
