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Support for People with Disabilities: Independent Living and Accessibility

This U.S. Senate resolution highlights the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities, made possible by the ADA of 1990. It calls for further action to strengthen home and community-based support and remove barriers that still hinder full participation in society, education, and employment. The aim is to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.
Key points
Emphasizes that individuals with disabilities still face barriers to services, employment, and technology, despite existing laws.
Calls for collaboration with state authorities to improve access to home and community-based support services.
Urges the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help individuals with disabilities achieve economic self-sufficiency and independence.
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Additional Information
A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.
Print number: SRES 348
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2021-08-09