New Freedom Initiative: Americans with Disabilities (Text Only)

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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

	October 21, 2004 National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2004

	October 21, 2004 Service-Disabled Veterans Executive Order

	October 18, 2004 Please go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20041018.html

	July 26, 2004 Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2004

	July 22, 2004 Executive Order: Individuals with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness

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		The President's New Freedom Initiative for People with Disabilities: The 2004 Progress Report PDF version

		A Progress Report on Fulfilling America's Promise to Americans with Disabilities, 2002 PDF version

		A Progress Report on Fulfilling America's Promise to Americans with Disabilities, 2001

		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
		Justice Department
		Labor Department
		Transportation Department

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