[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 130 (Monday, July 26, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H3889-H3890]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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   RECOGNIZING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with 
Disabilities Act.
  As someone who spent their career before Congress as a healthcare 
rehabilitation professional, I experienced

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firsthand how with the right tools and accessibility, disabled 
Americans can live a life of independence, economic self-sufficiency, 
and pride.
  The Americans with Disabilities Act is a monumental piece of 
legislation, opening the doors of opportunity to the millions of 
Americans who have a disability, whether it be physical, learning, 
cognitive, or any other.
  Whether it is protection from discrimination in the workplace, 
additional support in school, or added accommodations in our public 
venues, the ADA provides the support to better empower those 
individuals living with disabilities.
  Madam Speaker, while we saw this landmark legislation signed into law 
31 years ago today, we must continue to advocate for the rights of 
Americans who are living with disabilities. The ADA is an incredible 
milestone for Americans living with disabilities, but there is still 
more work to be done. We can all continue to do more for those living 
with disabilities, from defying prejudice to empowering those with 
disabilities in everyday lives.

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