[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 180 (Thursday, December 5, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6377]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
(Ms. PLASKETT asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge International
Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed annually on
December 3.
Mr. Speaker, 1 in 4, approximately 70 million, adults in the United
States report having a disability. In the Virgin Islands, my home,
approximately 10,000 people report having a disability.
Despite significant progress within the disability rights movement,
in December 2022, 40 percent of adults with disabilities reported
experiencing unfair treatment and discrimination.
As elected officials and legislators, we have a special
responsibility to advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities.
We must pass legislation that supports their right to affordable,
accessible, and quality housing; educational opportunities; healthcare;
technology services; transportation; and rights of work.
We must continuously champion policies that improve and make the
world a more equitable place for all Americans.
Today and every day, I remain dedicated to creating a barrier-free
world that values the diversity and uniqueness of each individual.
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