[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2458]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DAY

  (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. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Assistive Technology Day.
  Assistive Technology, or AT, is any item, piece of equipment, or 
product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the 
functional capabilities of individuals living with disabilities and 
older adults.
  Having spent nearly three decades as a therapist, rehabilitation 
services manager, and licensed nursing home administrator before coming 
to Congress, I have a personal understanding of the challenges faced 
with those who require assistive technology. Whether it is a veteran 
dealing with service-connected injuries, children with autism, an 
individual diagnosed with debilitating cancer, or adults with cerebral 
palsy, the bottom line is that these technologies make people's lives 
better.
  Mr. Speaker, not only do I want to celebrate and recognize the 
critical role AT plays in the lives of those who need it, but I also 
want to recognize and thank all the AT specialists, programs, 
professional organizations, and researchers who are dedicated to 
facilitating the access to and acquisition of assistive technology.

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