The Obama Administration and Leaders in the Disability Community Celebrate The Americans with Disabilities Act Turning 23

On July 25, Obama met with key leaders and advocates of the disability community to honor their continued efforts (Photo Credit: Whitehouse.gov)This past Friday, July 26, 2013, marks the 23 anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to White House Blogger Valerie Jarrett, this landmark act  “levels the playing field and affirms that people living with disabilities must be treated with dignity and respect.”  In fact, one in five Americans benefits from the ADA and it’s mission of protecting the disability community from discrimination.

As part of the Obama administration’s advocacy for those living with disabilities, it will continue its efforts to push the Disabilities Treaty through the Senate. This Treaty would affirm the rights of all those living with disabilities around the world and offer them the same protections Americans receive from the ADA. 

To learn more, read Valerie Jarrett’s White House blog post by clicking here