‪#HumanRights includes the rights of persons with disabilities to nondiscrimination, access, equal opportunity, inclusion, and full participation in society. To support these rights the State Department will co-host with USAID the annual meeting of the Global Action on Disability Network.‬ | U.S. Department of State

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Today, 35 years ago, the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was passed because the communities and allies fought for civil rights of persons with disabilities. One ally was Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa who was a soda. Today, some progress have been made, and some cases, it may have fell backwards. Another great source to follow to keep up with the disability rights watch is @photonovic so follow to keep up. Thanks to @disabilitylawva for sharing this video. Video id: POV ASL on the Senate Floor