Bill · S.Res. 685· Senate(119-SRES-685)
A resolution designating April 22, 2026, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 4/22/2026
- Last activity
- 4/22/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938)
- 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
This resolution designates April 22, 2026, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day." It recognizes assistive technology as essential tools used to improve the functional capabilities of older adults and people with disabilities. The text highlights the significant number of individuals living with disabilities in the United States. It emphasizes how these technologies allow for community inclusion, education, and employment. Finally, the resolution commends the specialists, coordinators, and organizations working to facilitate access to these devices.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The resolution focuses on enhancing the functional capabilities, employment, and community inclusion of people with disabilities.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The resolution emphasizes that assistive technology helps older adults maintain functional capabilities and community inclusion.
Would retired people be better off under this?+3
The resolution recognizes assistive technology as a tool to improve the capabilities of 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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Community and Employment Inclusion: Assistive technology helps individuals with disabilities and older adults be included in their communities, classrooms, and workplaces. This can assist people in obtaining, retaining, and advancing in competitive and integrated employment. (Whereas clauses)
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Economic Self-Sufficiency: The availability of these tools in the workplace can promote economic self-sufficiency and enhance work participation. (Whereas clauses)
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Support Through State Programs: State assistive technology programs provide various helpful services, such as device exchange, repair, recycling, and short-term loan programs. (Whereas clauses, Section 1)
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Financial Assistance Options: State financing can help people purchase or obtain technology through affordable and flexible options like leasing or financial loan programs. (Whereas clauses, Section 1)
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Recognition of Professionals: The resolution commends the hard work of assistive technology specialists, program coordinators, and researchers who help people find and acquire necessary devices. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- 4/22/2026
- 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 S1902; text: CR S1938)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
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Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota