NY J01553

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim December 3, 2026, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities in New York State

International Day of Persons with Disabilities was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 to promote understanding of disability issues and support the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities

Aims to increase awareness of gains from integrating persons with disabilities in political, social, economic, and cultural life

Notes that approximately one billion people with disabilities globally are among the most excluded groups in society and were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Emphasizes the need for an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable approach that actively consults persons with disabilities and their representative organizations