[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 145 (Friday, July 28, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 43029-43030]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-6594]



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Part VIII





The President





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Proclamation 8037--Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, 
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                Proclamation 8037 of July 25, 2006

                
Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities 
                Act, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped 
                fulfill the promise of America for millions of 
                individuals living with disabilities. The anniversary 
                of this landmark legislation is an important 
                opportunity to celebrate our progress over the last 16 
                years and the many contributions individuals with 
                disabilities make to our country.

                When President George H. W. Bush signed the ADA into 
                law on July 26, 1990, he called this legislation a 
                ``dramatic renewal not only for those with disabilities 
                but for all of us, because along with the precious 
                privilege of being an American comes a sacred duty to 
                ensure that every other American's rights are also 
                guaranteed.'' The ADA's far-reaching reforms have 
                played a significant role in enhancing the quality of 
                life for millions of Americans who must overcome 
                considerable challenges each day in order to 
                participate fully in all aspects of American life.

                My Administration continues to build on the progress of 
                the ADA through the New Freedom Initiative. We have 
                established an online connection to the Federal 
                Government's disability-related information and 
                resources at DisabilityInfo.gov, and the job training 
                and placement services of the ``Ticket to Work'' 
                program and One-Stop Career Centers are promoting 
                greater employment opportunities. We are also expanding 
                educational opportunities for children with 
                disabilities, providing them with the tools they need 
                for success in their classrooms, homes, and 
                communities. In addition, we are fostering 
                technological advancement and encouraging increased 
                distribution of assistive technology to help people 
                with disabilities live and work with greater 
                independence. My Administration will continue its 
                efforts to remove barriers confronting Americans with 
                disabilities and their families so that every 
                individual can realize their full potential.

                On this anniversary of the ADA, we underscore our 
                commitment to ensuring that the fundamental promises of 
                our democracy are accessible to all our citizens. As we 
                strive to be a more caring and hopeful society, let us 
                continue to show the character of America in our 
                compassion for one another.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim July 26, 2006, as a day in 
                celebration of the 16th Anniversary of the Americans 
                with Disabilities Act. I call on all Americans to 
                celebrate the many contributions of individuals with 
                disabilities as we work towards fulfilling the promise 
                of the ADA to give all our citizens the opportunity to 
                live with dignity, work productively, and achieve their 
                dreams.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-fifth day of July, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

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[FR Doc. 06-6594
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