A Resolution designating the month of March 2026 as "Disabilities Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This resolution designates March 2026 as "Disabilities Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It acknowledges the historical efforts to protect the rights of people with disabilities, including the passage of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The resolution highlights the significant disparities faced by Pennsylvanians with disabilities, such as lower employment rates and higher poverty rates, and encourages increased awareness and education about these challenges.
Key provisions
- Designates March 2026 as "Disabilities Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- Encourages Pennsylvanians to learn about the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
- Recognizes the historical efforts to protect the rights of people with disabilities.
- References relevant legislation including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
- Highlights statistics regarding disability prevalence in Pennsylvania and the United States.
- Notes disparities in employment and poverty rates among people with disabilities.
Who is affected
- People with disabilities in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvanians
- Organizations supporting people with disabilities
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Primary sponsor
Christine Tartaglione
Cosponsors
Judith Schwank
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