Spirit of ADA Petition for Private Individuals

I do hereby pledge my strong support for the goals of equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency for all people with disabilities, and pledge to honor the 10th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 25th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by calling on the President, the Congress, my Governor, other elected officials, candidates and policy makers to work for the following:

Full implementation of and compliance with the federal civil rights laws ADA and IDEA;

Increased outreach and technical assistance so that people with disabilities and families are educated on their rights under ADA and IDEA;

Adequate funding for monitoring, oversight and enforcement of ADA and IDEA;

Universal access to affordable, quality health care and integrated, affordable and accessible transportation for children and adults with disabilities and their families;

Removal of barriers to employment for adults with disabilities, including the elimination of ongoing work disincentives in our public income maintenance and health care programs;

Greater choices for people who need long-term services and supports so that they can get the services they need in integrated settings and pursue full and satisfying lives;

Greater investment in affordable, integrated housing options and expanded use of universal design concepts so that access for all is built in as we modernize the infrastructure of our towns and communities, including the technological and telecommunications infrastructures that are transforming the ways we live, learn, communicate and do business.

By promoting the goals of ADA and IDEA, I hereby reaffirm my commitment to an America that lives up to the promise of liberty and justice for all.

Signed: ______________________ Date: _________________________

Address:___________________________________________________

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E-Mail: _____________________________________________________

[Please mail completed petitions to Spirit of ADA Campaign, AAPD, 1629 K Street, N.W., Suite 503, Washington, DC 20006.]

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