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This resolution recognizes July 26, 2025, as "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day" in Pennsylvania, commemorating the 35th anniversary of this landmark civil rights legislation. The resolution highlights the ADA's significance in prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities, requiring employers and public spaces to provide accommodations, and enabling over 55 million Americans with disabilities to more fully participate in society. While acknowledging the ADA's transformative impact—such as improvements in accessibility like curb cuts, ramps, and inclusive technologies—the resolution also notes ongoing challenges, including higher poverty rates and employment barriers for people with disabilities. The House of Representatives resolves to recognize this day by saluting those who worked to enact the ADA, encouraging nationwide celebration of the opportunities it created, and pledging continued bipartisan support for advancing the rights and opportunities of individuals with disabilities.

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