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This resolution designates April 30, 2025, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day" and provides important context about assistive technology's critical role for people with disabilities. The resolution defines assistive technology as any item or equipment that helps increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities for individuals with disabilities or older adults. It highlights significant statistics, including that in 2024, 1 in 4 Americans (approximately 70 million people) have a disability, and among adults 65 and older, 2 in 5 have a disability. The resolution emphasizes that assistive technology is not a luxury but a necessity that enables individuals to participate in communities, access education, and maintain employment. It commends assistive technology specialists, program coordinators, professional organizations, and researchers for their work in helping individuals with disabilities find appropriate technological solutions. The resolution also acknowledges state assistive technology programs that support services like device exchanges, loans, demonstrations, and financing alternatives to help people obtain necessary technological aids.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/192/all-info