Social Security Celebrates Disability Pride Month & ADA Anniversary
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Dear Colleague,
In July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On July 26, 1990, the ADA was signed into law. It provides civil rights protection for people with disabilities and allows for access to state and local government services, public transportation, public accommodations, employment, and telecommunications relay services. We recognize and honor people with disabilities and the advocates who continue to fight for their rights.
Social Security is committed to serving those with disabilities through our Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs. Through these programs, people with disabilities may be eligible for monthly payments. To learn more about these programs, read our publications, Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income.
Please share this important information with your members, colleagues, affiliates, and other interested parties.
Sincerely,
Dawn Bystry
Associate Commissioner
Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
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