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This resolution designates March 2025 as "Disabilities Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, drawing attention to the significant challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. The resolution provides historical context by referencing key legislative milestones like the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. It highlights sobering statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, noting that approximately 26% of Pennsylvania adults and 1 in 4 U.S. adults have a disability, with only 21.3% of working-age Americans with disabilities employed compared to 65.4% of those without disabilities. The resolution acknowledges the socioeconomic disparities experienced by people with disabilities, including higher poverty rates, and aims to foster greater awareness and understanding. Ultimately, the resolution calls on all Pennsylvanians to learn about the unique challenges facing residents with disabilities and to promote education and awareness about their experiences and needs.

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