HHS’ Office for Civil Rights and Administration for Community Living Host Event to Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
HHS’ Office for Civil Rights and Administration for Community Living Host Event to Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Editor’s note: Staten Island’s State Senator Lanza hosts an annual resource fair for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that live on Staten Island and need help navigating available services. Our discussion with Legal Services NYC covered some of the issues that people with disabilities will face if they lose their healthcare with Medicaid cuts.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights and Administration for Community Living are honoring 35 years of progress since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in an event on Monday, July 28 from 10:00 a.m. – noon EST, which you can join virtually through this link: HHS 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Event | HHS.gov.
The event will bring together individuals with disabilities, families, advocates, and leaders in a shared commitment to the inherent dignity and worth of every person. This gathering is about more than commemorating a historic law—it’s about honoring the people and stories that give the ADA life and meaning. Together, we’ll reflect on how far we’ve come, hear powerful personal stories that illustrate the impact of that progress, and reinforce our shared responsibility to shape an even better future for all people with disabilities by renewing our commitment to greater inclusion. The event included:
- Remarks from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
- Reflections from individuals with disabilities on the impact of the ADA
- Perspectives on the ADA’s implementation from the HHS Office for Civil Rights and other federal partners, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the National Council on Disability.
If you believe that your or another person’s civil rights or health information privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with OCR at: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/complaints/index.html.
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