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Gov. Newsom proclaims Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day

By Avery Elowitt

July 26, 2023 5:48 pm

Published July 28, 2023 11:05 am

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – From this year forward, California's official "Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day", will be Jul. 26.

Governor Gavin Newsom issues a proclamation dedicating July 26 as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day

Governor Gavin Newsom issued the proclamation today dedicated to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), recognizing California's commitment to creating a world accessible to all.

Exactly 33 years ago, the ADA was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities. This includes equal access to employment, transportation, and accommodations.

For more information on the ADA, visit ADA.gov.

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