A resolution designating April 22, 2026, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".
This resolution designates April 22, 2026, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day to highlight the importance of devices that help people with disabilities and older adults perform daily tasks. The bill directly affects individuals with disabilities, older adults, assistive technology specialists, and organizations that support access to these tools. It serves as a commemorative measure to recognize the role of assistive technology in promoting inclusion, education, and employment, while also honoring the professionals who facilitate its distribution. The text provides background statistics on disability prevalence and explains how state programs assist with device exchange, loans, and financing.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938)
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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