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Senate Resolution Supporting 'Disability Pride Month' in July 2024

Original title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as "Disability Pride Month".

July 24, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This provides formal federal recognition of the disability community, highlighting the ongoing challenges of discrimination and social isolation faced by over 64 million Americans with disabilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals with disabilities

The resolution formally recognizes their contributions and the challenges they face regarding discrimination and social isolation.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 24, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

The U.S. Senate has officially expressed its support for designating July 2024 as 'Disability Pride Month' to recognize the contributions and experiences of individuals with disabilities. The encourages citizens and organizations across the country to observe the month with appropriate activities.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This provides formal federal recognition of the disability community, highlighting the ongoing challenges of discrimination and social isolation faced by over 64 million Americans with disabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws?

No, this is a non-binding expressing the sense of the Senate; it does not create new legal requirements or change existing statutes.

What is the purpose of Disability Pride Month?

The states it is to recognize the vital contributions of individuals with disabilities to various sectors and to acknowledge the ongoing risks of discrimination and social isolation they face.

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Legislative Recognition of Disability Pride

The resolution explicitly links the celebration of 'Disability Pride Month' to the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Connected Entities

dateJuly 26, 1990“Date of the Americans with Disabilities Act signing”Map →

organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Provides disability statistics”Map →

personMs. Klobuchar“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

bill_numberAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990“Legislation protecting disability rights”Map →

personMr. Tillis“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

organizationUnited States Census Bureau“Reports disability statistics for children”Map →

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