[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 140 (Thursday, August 6, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S5263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   30TH ANNIVERSARY OF PASSAGE OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of a 
significant anniversary in our Nation's history. Thirty years ago, on 
July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans 
with Disabilities Act, ADA. Because of the monumental impact on 
individuals with disabilities, the ADA remains one of the most 
celebrated pieces of civil rights legislation today.
  Behind the ADA is a specific vision: a more equitable, accessible and 
inclusive America. This watershed legislation sought to eradicate the 
discrimination that long confronted individuals with disabilities in 
the United States in many areas--including employment, education, 
transportation, and government services. The ADA established a clear 
and comprehensive national mandate to ensure individuals with 
disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in their 
communities.
  We can be proud of organizations in Arkansas dedicated to providing 
services and life-enhancing skills so individuals with disabilities can 
engage in everyday activities and independent living.
  To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the ADA, the Senate recently 
passed S. Res. 661 recognizing this landmark legislation and the 
importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities that 
was made possible with this law.
  In celebration of this milestone, I am proud to recognize the 
advancement of disability rights in Arkansas and nationwide.

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