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“In my home state of California, independent living centers create equal opportunities and run programs for thousands of people with disabilities. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we’re reminded of the plight and the continued fight for all Americans to achieve equal access. By signing this important bill in to law, President Obama has once again shown his commitment to helping all Americans reach their full potential.”
Chairman Miller Statement on President Obama Signing Independent Living Centers Technical Adjustment Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, today issued the following statement after President Obama signed in to law H.R. 5610, the Independent Living Centers Technical Adjustment Act. This new law will ensure independent living centers have the appropriate level of funding to continue providing services to people with disabilities. “Independent living centers play a critical role for people with disabilities, providing key services like peer counseling and advocacy and promoting access and participation. This law goes a long way toward ensuring independent living centers do not have to reduce services for people with disabilities. In many areas, independent living centers are the primary provider of services in a community for people with disabilities. Staff at these centers work to empower people with disabilities with choices and the opportunities to help themselves live more independent lives.“In my home state of California, independent living centers create equal opportunities and run programs for thousands of people with disabilities. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we’re reminded of the plight and the continued fight for all Americans to achieve equal access. By signing this important bill in to law, President Obama has once again shown his commitment to helping all Americans reach their full potential.”
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