22nd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act

July 26, 2012 – President Barack Obama encouraged the Nation to celebrate the contributions of American with disabilities in his presidential proclamation on the 22^nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Proclamations acknowledges that there is still work to be done but points out legislative progress toward inclusion such as the implementation of new standards for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which will help ensure and inclusive educational environment for children with disabilities.   [Source:  The Whitehouse]