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H8629 2026 -- H 8629 ======== LC006593 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N PROCLAIMING JULY 2026 AS DISABILITY AWARENESS AND DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Diaz, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Chippendale, Paplauskas, Slater, Casey, Edwards, Kennedy, and Azzinaro Date Introduced: June 11, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed 1 WHEREAS, July is nationally recognized as Disability Pride Month and Disability 2 Awareness Month, celebrating the contributions, achievements, history, and civil rights of people 3 with disabilities; and 4 WHEREAS, July 26, 2026, marks the thirty-sixth anniversary of the signing of the 5 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark civil rights legislation that prohibits 6 discrimination against individuals with disabilities and promotes equal access, opportunity, and 7 inclusion in all aspects of society; and 8 WHEREAS, The ADA represented a historic promise of accessibility, independence, 9 inclusion, and equal opportunity; however, barriers continue to exist in housing, transportation, 10 education, employment, healthcare, voting, technology, and public accommodations; and 11 WHEREAS, More than twenty-six percent of Rhode Islanders live with a disability, 12 making people with disabilities one of the largest and most diverse communities in our State and 13 nation; and 14 WHEREAS, People with disabilities contribute significantly to Rhode Island s economic, 15 civic, educational, cultural, and social life and enrich our communities through their leadership, 16 talents, resilience, and achievements; and 17 WHEREAS, Disability Pride recognizes that people with disabilities are a natural and 18 valuable part of human diversity, and Disability Awareness calls upon all of us to identify and 19 remove barriers that prevent full participation and equal opportunity; and 1 WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island remains committed to advancing accessibility, 2 equity, independence, inclusion, and dignity for all residents, regardless of ability; now, therefore 3 be it 4 RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 5 proclaims the month of July 2026 as Disability Awareness and Disability Pride Month in the 6 State of Rhode Island; and be it further 7 RESOLVED, That this House honors the thirty-sixth anniversary of the Americans with 8 Disabilities Act on July 26, 2026, and recommits itself to building a Rhode Island in which 9 accessibility is the standard, inclusion is the expectation, and every individual has the opportunity 10 to reach their full potential; and be it further 11 RESOLVED, That all Rhode Islanders, businesses, schools, community organizations, 12 and government agencies are encouraged to recognize Disability Awareness and Disability Pride 13 Month by promoting accessibility, advancing inclusion, celebrating the contributions of 14 individuals with disabilities, and fostering a culture of respect and equal opportunity throughout 15 the State of Rhode Island and beyond; and be it further 16 RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 17 transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Tina Guenette, the CEO, Founder, and 18 President of Real Access Motivates Progress (R.A.M.P.). ======== LC006593 ======== LC006593 - Page 2 of 2
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