A resolution designating April 22, 2026, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".
Sponsored By: Senator Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Passed Senate
Summary
Designates April 22, 2026 as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day and frames assistive technology as a necessity for people with disabilities and older adults. It defines assistive technology and assistive technology services, and cites that 1 in 4 Americans, nearly 70 million people, have a disability, more than 9.5 million children have disabilities, and 2 in 5 adults age 65 and older have a disability. The resolution commends assistive technology specialists, program coordinators, researchers, and state programs that run device exchanges, repairs, loans, demonstrations, and financing to help people access AT for education, work, and community inclusion.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
MA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
ND • R
Sponsored 4/22/2026
Roll Call Votes
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