Today in Chicago, the Biden-Harris Administration continued its National Cyber Workforce Education roadshow by joining a roundtable to discuss cyber skills development hosted by the Board of Directors of Manufacturing x Digital (MxD). The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) met with more than a half dozen colleges, consortia, and education partners to discuss…
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A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2023
There is no one way to be autistic — each individual with autism experiences it differently — but together, autistic people make industries, communities, and our Nation stronger. Today, we celebrate the achievements of neurodiverse people everywhere and champion the equal rights and dignity of all those living on the autism spectrum. Here…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Work to Support Black Disabled Americans
Black Americans with disabilities are deserving of dignity, respect, and equal opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Black History Month celebrates the resilience and talents of Black people, including Black disabled people. This country was founded upon the idea that all people are created equal and should be treated equally. However, it is important to…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Roundtable with Disability Advocates
Vice President’s Ceremonial OfficeEisenhower Executive Office Building 1:25 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. I want to welcome these leaders for coming in to have this very important discussion about some of the most pressing issues of our time. I am Kamala Harris. My pronouns are “she” and “her.” I am a woman sitting at the…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Judith Heumann
Judy Heumann was a trailblazer – a rolling warrior – for disability rights in America. After her school principal said she couldn’t enter Kindergarten because she was using a wheelchair, Judy dedicated the rest of her life to fighting for the inherent dignity of people with disabilities. Her courage and fierce advocacy resulted in the Rehabilitation…
A Proclamation on National Family Caregivers Month, 2023
How we treat our children, parents, and loved ones and how we value those who care for them are fundamental to who we are as a Nation. Early care and education give young children a strong start in life while long-term care helps older Americans, veterans, and people with disabilities live and work…
Reducing Time Taxes and Administrative Burdens
Sam Berger, OIRA Associate Administrator Today, OIRA is releasing a report summarizing the progress we have made working with agencies and members of the public in identifying and reducing burdens that individuals, families, and small businesses face every day when interacting with government programs. Every year, billions in Congressionally authorized government benefits goes unclaimed—as much…
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. …
President Biden’s 2024 Budget Strengthens Support for Military and Veteran Families, Caregivers, and Survivors
The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors have what they need to thrive. Through the First Lady’s Joining Forces initiative, the White House is working to support economic opportunities for military spouses, including access to affordable, quality child care; support for military-connected children in the classroom; and…
Press Call by Vice President Harris on the American Rescue Plan and the Care Economy
Via Teleconference 4:23 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. And good afternoon to everyone. So, we are convened to address a subject that is critical to the well-being of millions of American families and — and, frankly, to the future of our nation, and that is the issue of home and community-based care. Today,…