MO SCR28

Urges commitment to equal rights for the 28 million Americans with cognitive disabilities to access technology and information, with implementation "with deliberate speed"

Calls for access to commercially available devices and software incorporating universal design principles such as flexibility and ease of use

Emphasizes need for enhanced public and private funding to enable technology access for people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injuries, stroke, and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's

Highlights that technology access standards should include personalization, cross-platform compatibility, and privacy protections to safeguard civil rights and dignity

Notes that ensuring technology access would create new markets and jobs, decrease public service dependency, reduce healthcare costs, and improve quality of life