SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring July 26, 2022, as “Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day” in the State of California.
The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below:
As the epicenter of the disability rights movement for more than 50 years, California celebrates the vital contributions that people with disabilities have made to our state and nation. As we recognize the 32nd anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California affirms our nation-leading commitment to providing equal access and opportunities to people with disabilities.
Our nation was truly transformed when the ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This federal civil rights legislation prohibited the discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. The landmark legislation was made possible by a mobilized and concentrated effort started by those in the disability rights movement who had spent decades pushing back against a society that did not include them in community life. Before the ADA, people with disabilities did not have equal access to employment, telecommunications, transportation and public services and accommodations. The passage of the ADA removed barriers for people with disabilities and ushered in a new era of inclusion and integration in all aspects of life.
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