[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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