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New Freedom Initiative

President George W. Bush signs an executive order for individuals with disabilities in emergency preparedness Thursday, July 22, 2004 in the Oval Office.
President George W. Bush signs an executive order for individuals with disabilities in emergency preparedness Thursday, July 22, 2004 in the Oval Office.

President's New Freedom Initiative

On February 1, 2001, President Bush announced the New Freedom Initiative - a comprehensive program to promote the full participation of people with disabilities in all areas of society by increasing access to assistive and universally designed technologies, expanding educational and employment opportunities, and promoting increased access into daily community life. The Administration is committed to the full enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

In an East Room ceremony marking the 12th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, President George W. Bush:

  • Announced a clarification of Medicare policy to ensure that people with severe disabilities considered "homebound" under Medicare home health requirements are able to leave their homes occasionally without the risk of losing their Medicare coverage; and
  • Called on Congress to fund his New Freedom Initiative budget requests, including $145 million for: (1) competitive grants to provide additional transportation services for Americans with disabilities, increasing their access to the job market; and (2) a pilot program to demonstrate innovative solutions for transportation problems that prevent many people with disabilities from living more independently.

>>More about the 12th anniversary of the ADA

Speeches and News Releases
July 26, 2004
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2004
 
July 22, 2004
Executive Order: Individuals with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness
 
October 15, 2003
White Cane Safety Day, 2003
 
October 3, 2003
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2003
 
July 26, 2003
President's Radio Address
 
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Documents
  The President's New Freedom Initiative for People with Disabilities:
The 2004 Progress Report

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  A Progress Report on Fulfilling America's Promise to Americans with Disabilities, 2002
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  A Progress Report on Fulfilling America's Promise to Americans with Disabilities, 2001
Related Links
  National Council on Disability
  Disabilityinfo.gov
  New Freedom Initiative
  Administration on Aging
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Education Department
  Health and Human Services Department
  Health Care Financing Administration
  Housing and Urban Development
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