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This resolution recognizes the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and calls for continued efforts to support individuals with disabilities. The resolution acknowledges the historical segregation of people with disabilities and celebrates the progress made towards independent living, equal opportunity, and economic self-sufficiency. It highlights that over one-third of individuals with disabilities rely on Medicaid for health insurance and that the ADA represents a minimum standard for inclusion. The resolution pledges to address remaining barriers by working bipartisanly to improve home and community-based services, opposing Medicaid cuts, and calling on various federal agencies to take specific actions. These actions include developing employment opportunities through the Department of Labor, ensuring communication access via the FCC, supporting independent living through Health and Human Services, providing accessible housing through HUD, creating accessible transportation, and improving emergency preparedness through FEMA. The resolution also recognizes the disproportionate challenges faced by people with disabilities, especially those of color, and emphasizes the need for continued collaboration between individuals, families, communities, and government to ensure full participation and thriving of people with disabilities.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/338/all-info