[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 144 (Friday, July 27, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 41421-41422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-3709]



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Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 8163--Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, 
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                Proclamation 8163 of July 24, 2007

                
Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities 
                Act, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities 
                Act (ADA), we celebrate our progress towards an America 
                where individuals with disabilities are recognized for 
                their talents and contributions to our society. We also 
                underscore our commitment to extend the full liberties 
                and freedoms of our great country to all Americans.

                Seventeen years ago, President George H. W. Bush signed 
                the ADA into law. This legislation became one of the 
                most successful and compassionate reforms in our 
                Nation's history, helping to ensure that individuals 
                with disabilities are better able to develop meaningful 
                skills, engage in productive work, and participate 
                fully in the life of our Nation.

                My Administration continues our work to build on this 
                landmark legislation. In 2001, I announced the New 
                Freedom Initiative to promote the full participation of 
                people with disabilities in all areas of society by 
                improving educational and employment opportunities, 
                increasing access to assistive technologies, expanding 
                transportation options, and promoting homeownership and 
                integration into daily community life. The New Freedom 
                Initiative and the ADA provide children with 
                disabilities the tools they need to succeed in schools 
                and communities. Working men and women living with 
                disabilities contribute to our strong economy, and the 
                ``Ticket to Work'' program and services at One-Stop 
                Career Centers help expand employment opportunities. 
                The DisabilityInfo.gov website connects individuals 
                with disabilities and their families to vital 
                information that helps more Americans share in the 
                promises of our Nation.

                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, 2007, as a day in 
                celebration of the 17th Anniversary of the Americans 
                with Disabilities Act. I call on all Americans to 
                celebrate the vital 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-fourth day of July, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 07-3709
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