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This resolution is a memorial calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2025, as Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) in New York State, highlighting the importance of digital accessibility, particularly in video gaming. The resolution provides context about the widespread nature of gaming, noting that approximately 2.6 billion people engage in digital gaming globally, and emphasizes the critical need for making games accessible to people with disabilities. It points out that in New York, about three million people report an activity limitation, and nationally, many individuals, including veterans and children, rely on video games as a form of entertainment, social connection, and personal expression. The resolution specifically highlights how video games can provide opportunities for people with disabilities to experience social interactions, adventures, and a sense of normalcy that might otherwise be challenging. By memorializing this day, the legislative body aims to raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity in digital entertainment and encourage ongoing efforts to make gaming more accessible to all individuals, regardless of their physical abilities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J131