Bill · S.Res. 192· Senate(119-SRES-192)
A resolution designating April 30, 2025, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 4/30/2025
- Last activity
- 4/30/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2710; text: CR S2718)
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 192 designates April 30, 2025, as ``National Assistive Technology Awareness Day''. The resolution highlights how assistive technology and related services help individuals with disabilities and older adults improve their functional capabilities. It recognizes the importance of these tools for community inclusion, education, and employment. Additionally, the resolution commends the specialists, program coordinators, professional organizations, and researchers who help people access these necessary devices.
Yes· 3 of 18
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10
The bill is explicitly designed to raise awareness and support for the needs of people with disabilities.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
Specifically mentions the high prevalence of disability among older adults and the benefit of assistive technology for them.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
Specifically highlights the importance of these tools for older adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness: By designating April 30, 2025, as ``National Assistive Technology Awareness Day'', the resolution brings attention to tools that help individuals with disabilities and older adults be included in their communities, workplaces, and classrooms.
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Support for Employment and Independence: The text notes that assistive technology is critical for individuals to obtain, retain, and advance in competitive employment, which promotes economic self-sufficiency.
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Recognition of Support Services: The resolution commends assistive technology specialists, program coordinators, professional organizations, and researchers for their work in helping people find and acquire the proper technology to meet their individual needs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+10Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Students+4Good For Children+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Veterans+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Research Funding+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 4/30/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2710; text: CR S2718)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota