Dean Releases Disability Rights Platform

[dajabr]

A day after Governor Dean was endorsed by Lowell Weicker, the original co-sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during an event in Iowa City, Dean marked tomorrow’s anniversary of the ADA’s enactment by announcing his disability rights platform:

"This Saturday, July 26, we celebrate the 13th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The ADA is one of the most important civil rights laws ever passed by Congress. By requiring public buildings to be accessible and by outlawing discrimination on the basis of disability in employment and public accommodations, the ADA has provided new opportunities for more than 54 million people living with disabilities.

"Above all, the ADA has changed attitudes. It has led to new respect and dignity for individuals with disabilities. It has empowered citizens to confront discrimination and recognize their civil right to be treated fairly. This law holds out the promise that individuals with disabilities will be welcomed as full members of the American community.

"The best way to mark the anniversary of the passage of the ADA is to build upon its success by expanding the horizons of Americans with disabilities.

More: http://blog.deanforamerica.com/archives/000778.html#more

Position statement: http://www.deanforamerica.com/ada

[deek]

1. I've asked Kucinich to publish a paper on this

This is an important issue for me, and millions of others. But hey, if accessible voting isn't mandatory...what difference does it make, eh?

Kudos to Dean for this.

[dajabr]

2. Hi deek. Do you remember...

Adam F. Smith? He used to post here frequently in favor of Dean, and I know this was a big issue that affected him personally. He moved on to devote more time to the campaign, but I like to think this may have something to do with his influence.

Just a hunch...

[Egnever]

3. Every time i read something new!

I like the common sense of this man more and more!