Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark piece of legislation for people with disabilities. More than 55 million Americans have a disability, whether it is physical, learning, cognitive, or other. There are many ways we can support this community and providing job opportunities is a great place to start. Many Americans with disabilities struggle to find employment, despite the wealth of skills they have to offer, and a job can provide independence, economic self- sufficiency, and pride. We must also support students with disabilities. I am proud to be a cosponsor of the IDEA Full Funding Act, a bill that creates a 10-year plan to hold the Federal Government accountable for the full 40 percent of funding for special education promised by Congress in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975. Mr. Speaker, the Americans with Disabilities Act is an incredible milestone for legal protections for Americans with disabilities, but we can still do more to fight stigmas, defy prejudice, and empower those with disabilities in our everyday lives. ____________________”