DE SCR72

Designates May 15, 2025, as "Global Accessibility Awareness Day" in Delaware, marking the 14th annual observance held on the third Thursday of May each year

Recognizes that approximately 26% of Americans and up to 24% of Delaware residents have disabilities, with 1 billion people worldwide affected

Highlights the challenges people with visual impairments, hearing impairments, and other disabilities face when using technology

Notes that Delaware's Government Information Center (GIC) and Department of Technology and Information (DTI) are working to make state government electronic information accessible to those with disabilities

Affirms the importance of making internet and technology accessible to all and encourages web developers and designers to ensure computers, websites, social media, and mobile applications are usable by everyone