[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13172]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

  (Ms. GRAHAM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, this past Sunday marked the 25th anniversary 
of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  This historic piece of legislation prohibits discrimination against 
those with disabilities, giving them greater access and protections; 
but the ADA does more than just open doors--it recognizes every 
individual's ability to succeed.
  Yesterday, I met with Sarah Goldman, a young woman with cerebral 
palsy who is earning her master's degree at Florida State University. 
She visited my office to advocate on behalf of ADA protections. As 
Sarah said, we have made great progress in the last 25 years, but there 
is still so much more work to be done.
  I urge the House to listen to Sarah's words and continue the fight to 
make sure all Americans are empowered to achieve their own American 
dreams.

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