Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), one of our Nation’s most significant civil rights laws to protect people with disabilities from discrimination. For the more than 70 million Americans living with a disability, the ADA enshrines into law the idea that we all deserve opportunity, inclusion, respect, and…
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A Proclamation on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2023
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…
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…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Marks the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Today, President Biden signed a proclamation marking the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, and state and local government services. For the more than 70 million Americans living with a disability, the ADA is a source…
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 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…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Protects and Strengthens Social Security and Medicare
President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget lays out his plan to invest in America and the American people, lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and reduce the deficit. Millions of Americans have been working their whole lives, paying into Social Security and Medicare with every working day, and want…
