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Recognizing the 35 Year Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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WHEREAS, signed on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was the world's first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the ADA established the civil rights of all people to fully participate in society with equal opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the ADA guarantees equal access to jobs, education, transportation and government services; and
WHEREAS, the ADA ensures that residents can live their lives with maximum independence and fewer barriers; and
WHEREAS, the ADA ensures that all public agencies in Hennepin County are working toward common accessibility goals and standards; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County's aging population increases the importance of an inclusive and accessible transportation system and society; and
WHEREAS, the county's investment in transit, walking and biking infrastructure supports a transportation system that meets the needs of people no matter their age or ability; and
WHEREAS, investing in the services and infrastructure required by the ADA reduces disparities between those with disabilities and those without; and
WHEREAS, the ADA includes digital accessibility, and the county commits to continuing to improve digital accessibility by establishing a digital accessibility policy, providing training and learning opportunities for employees who work on digital products, creating a design system that is rooted in accessibility, and centering accessibility in digital service design and development; and
WHEREAS, The Americans with Disabilities Act aims to ensure everyone has access to fully participate in society, including the roughly 129,000 people in Hennepin County who have a disability.
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners herby recognizes the milestone of 35 years since the ADA was signed into law to recognize how inclusive and re...
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