This measure would proclaim April 28, 2024, as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals.

This measure would proclaim April 28, 2024, as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals.

This measure would provide that Members of the Legislature organize a group to advance visibility, access, opportunity, and equity for disabled individuals. The measure would provide that the participating Members of the group be a center for the voices and experiences of disabled individuals. The measure would provide that the participating Members of the group take an active role in preventing the exclusion of, and discrimination against, disabled individuals. The measure would provide that the participating Members of the group work with disability leaders as equal partners in identifying problems and co-creating solutions to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. The This measure would proclaim April 28, 2024 2024, as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals.

This measure would provide that Members of the Legislature organize a group to advance visibility, access, opportunity, and equity for disabled individuals. The measure would provide that the participating Members of the group be a center for the voices and experiences of disabled individuals. The measure would provide that the participating Members of the group take an active role in preventing the exclusion of, and discrimination against, disabled individuals. The measure would provide that the participating Members of the group work with disability leaders as equal partners in identifying problems and co-creating solutions to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. The measure would proclaim April 28, 2024 as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals.

WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,090,015 adults in California have a disability; and

WHEREAS, The United States Census Bureau reports that more than 330,000 children in California have disabilities; and

WHEREAS, On April 28, 1977, disability rights activists in California secured implementation of the rights established under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 after leading the longest sit-in of a federal building in United States history; and

WHEREAS, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 laid the foundation for the passage of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and

WHEREAS, The federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was signed into law on July 26, 1990; and

WHEREAS, California is recognized as the birthplace of the disability rights movement and independent living movement; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities make meaningful contributions to the arts, employment, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, their communities, and much more; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities are experts in their own lived experiences and are the most important drivers to create system change; and

WHEREAS, Family members, disability advocates, professionals, and allies play a key role in supporting and advocating for individuals with disabilities to live full and inclusive lives; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature has taken actions to expand the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in California; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, segregation, and inequities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims April 28, 2024, as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,090,015 adults in California have a disability; and

WHEREAS, The United States Census Bureau reports that more than 330,000 children in California have disabilities; and

WHEREAS, On April 28, 1977, disability rights activists in California secured implementation of the rights established under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 after leading the longest sit-in of a federal building in United States history; and

WHEREAS, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 laid the foundation for the passage of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and

WHEREAS, The federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was signed into law on July 26, 1990; and

WHEREAS, California is recognized as the birthplace of the disability rights movement and independent living movement; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities make meaningful contributions to the arts, employment, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, their communities, and much more; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities are experts in their own lived experiences and are the most important drivers to create system change; and

WHEREAS, Family members, disability advocates, professionals, and allies play a key role in supporting and advocating for individuals with disabilities to live full and inclusive lives; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature has taken actions to expand the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in California; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, segregation, and inequities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims April 28, 2024, as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,090,015 adults in California have a disability; and

WHEREAS, The United States Census Bureau reports that more than 330,000 children in California have disabilities; and

WHEREAS, On April 28, 1977, disability rights activists in California secured implementation of the rights established under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 after leading the longest sit-in of a federal building in United States history; and

WHEREAS, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 laid the foundation for the passage of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and

WHEREAS, The federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was signed into law on July 26, 1990; and

WHEREAS, California is recognized as the birthplace of the disability rights movement and independent living movement; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities make meaningful contributions to the arts, employment, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, their communities, and much more; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities are experts in their own lived experiences and are the most important drivers to create system change; and

WHEREAS, Family members, disability advocates, professionals, and allies play a key role in supporting and advocating for individuals with disabilities to live full and inclusive lives; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature has taken actions to expand the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in California; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, segregation, and inequities; and inequities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved,Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims April 28, 2024 2024, as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,090,015 adults in California have a disability; and

WHEREAS, The United States Census Bureau reports that more than 330,000 children in California have disabilities; and

WHEREAS, On April 28, 1977, disability rights activists in California secured implementation of the rights established under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 after leading the longest sit-in of a federal building in United States history; and

WHEREAS, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 laid the foundation for the passage of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and

WHEREAS, The federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was signed into law on July 26, 1990; and

WHEREAS, California is recognized as the birthplace of the disability rights movement and independent living movement; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities make meaningful contributions to the arts, employment, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, their communities, and much more; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities are experts in their own lived experiences and are the most important drivers to create system change; and

WHEREAS, Family members, disability advocates, professionals, and allies play a key role in supporting and advocating for individuals with disabilities to live full and inclusive lives; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature has taken actions to expand the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in California; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with disabilities remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, segregation, and inequities; and

WHEREAS, The disability community lacks visibility and representation within the Legislature; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That Members of the Legislature may participate in a group to advance visibility, access, opportunity, and equity for disabled individuals; and be it further

Resolved, That the participating Members of the group be a center for the voices and experiences of disabled individuals; and be it further

Resolved, That the participating Members of the group take an active role in preventing the exclusion of, and discrimination against, disabled individuals; and be it further

Resolved, That the participating Members of the group work with disability leaders as equal partners in identifying problems and cocreating solutions to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby proclaims April 28, 2024 as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 179

Author: Jones-Sawyer (D), et al.

Amended: 5/2/24 in Assembly

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/9/24

SUBJECT: Disabled individuals

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution proclaims April 28, 2024 as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,090,015 adults in California have a disability. The United States Census Bureau reports that more than 330,000 children in California have disabilities.
2. On April 28, 1977, disability rights activists in California secured implementation of the rights established under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 after leading the longest sit-in of a federal building in United States history.
3. Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 laid the foundation for the passage of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
4. California is recognized as the birthplace of the disability rights movement and independent living movement.

This resolution proclaims April 28, 2024 as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/21/24)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/21/24)

None received

Prepared by: Holly Hummelt / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/22/24 12:11:23

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 179

Author:(Jones-Sawyer)

As Amended Ver:May 2, 2024

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Proclaims April 28, 2024, as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals.

Major Provisions

1. California is recognized as the birthplace of the disability rights movement and independent living movement. On April 28, 1977, disability rights activists in California secured implementation of the rights established under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, after leading the longest sit-in of a federal building in United States history.
2. Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 laid the foundation for the passage of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
3. Individuals with disabilities make meaningful contributions to the arts, employment, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, their communities, and much more.
4. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,090,015 adults in California have a disability. And, the United States Census Bureau reports that more than 330,000 children in California have disabilities.
5. Individuals with disabilities are experts in their own lived experiences and are the most important drivers to create system change. Family members, disability advocates, professionals, and allies play a key role in supporting and advocating for individuals with disabilities to live full and inclusive lives.
6. The Legislature has taken actions to expand the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in California. However, individuals with disabilities remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, segregation, and inequities.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

ACR 179 commemorates the signing of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; a pivotal point in the fight for disability rights. This anniversary serves as an opportunity to recognize the advances made towards equal access and disability rights and highlight the need for continued work to remove barriers, reduce stigma, and amplify the voices of the disabled community.

Arguments in Support

Disability Rights California (DRC) writes in support: "ACR 179 recognizes the contributions disabled people make in our communities and society; and, acknowledges and celebrates the disabled activists who were instrumental in securing implementation of Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act and laying groundwork for the creation and passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Even though these historic civil rights laws were passed over 30 plus years ago, disabled individuals continue to face inequalities in education, healthcare, employment and more."

Arguments in Opposition

None on file.

FISCAL COMMENTS

No fiscal impact. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

VOTES

ASM RULES: 8-0-3

YES: Pacheco, Flora, Friedman, Holden, Jones-Sawyer, Maienschein, Dixon, Ting

ABS, ABST OR NV: Cervantes, Low, Waldron

UPDATED

VERSION: May 2, 2024

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002881

Date of Hearing: May 6, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 179 (

Author:Jones-Sawyer) – As Amended Ver:May 2, 2024

SUBJECT: Disabled individuals.

SUMMARY: Proclaims April 28, 2024, as a day for all Californians to acknowledge the contributions of disabled individuals, to honor the changes achieved in the past to establish the rights of disabled individuals, and to recognize the work remaining in the future to secure equity for disabled individuals. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California is recognized as the birthplace of the disability rights movement and independent living movement. On April 28, 1977, disability rights activists in California secured implementation of the rights established under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, after leading the longest sit-in of a federal building in United States history.
2. Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 laid the foundation for the passage of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
3. Individuals with disabilities make meaningful contributions to the arts, employment, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, their communities, and much more.
4. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,090,015 adults in California have a disability. And, the United States Census Bureau reports that more than 330,000 children in California have disabilities.
5. Individuals with disabilities are experts in their own lived experiences and are the most important drivers to create system change. Family members, disability advocates, professionals, and allies play a key role in supporting and advocating for individuals with disabilities to live full and inclusive lives.
6. The Legislature has taken actions to expand the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in California. However, individuals with disabilities remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, segregation, and inequities.

FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

California Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CAABVI)

California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)

Disability Rights California (DRC)

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)

The Arc California

United Cerebral Palsy

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800