CA ACR177

Recognizes July 26, 2010, as the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law by President George H. Bush on July 26, 1990

Acknowledges the ADA as the most comprehensive civil rights legislation for persons with disabilities, guaranteeing equal opportunity and access in public and private sector services, employment, and telecommunications

Identifies California's In-Home Supportive Services program, serving over 430,000 low-income disabled seniors and blind Californians, as the cornerstone of the state's compliance with the ADA's integration mandate

Commits the California Legislature to renewed efforts toward full compliance with the ADA and reaffirms the principles of equality and inclusion established by the act