[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 113 (Wednesday, July 13, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4818]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        26TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New 
York (Mr. Katko) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 26th 
anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  Twenty-six years ago this month, this landmark legislation was put 
into effect to eliminate discrimination against individuals with 
disabilities. This month, organizations and advocacy groups across my 
district in central New York are coordinating events to recognize this 
milestone and the significance of the ADA to so many in our community.
  In my district, ARISE--the designated independent living center for 
Cayuga, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties--is vital to our local efforts to 
ensure that people of all abilities live fully integrated and self-
directed lives. ARISE provides an array of services to assist central 
New Yorkers, including my brother-in-law, with disabilities and to help 
ensure that our local communities are inclusive for people of all 
abilities.
  While the ADA has been in law for 26 years now, our work in Congress 
continues today. I am a proud cosponsor of the IDEA Full Funding Act to 
help remove barriers for children with disabilities and to expand 
special education services. And I will continue to be supportive of 
efforts in the House to ensure people with all abilities are provided 
opportunities and independence.

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