President Obama's Speech at 20th Anniversary of ADA Event

The President just finished a live streamed speech at an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the ADA. In his remarks, he stated the disabilities act is about independence.

An executive order was signed by Obama at the event to improve enforcing the ADA and to make the federal government a model employer.



Prior to the event, Senator Tom Harkin discussed the history of the ADA, the issues of employment and independent living:

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