Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.

This measure recognizes that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped people with disabilities live independently and support themselves. It also urges more action to strengthen and expand health care so people with disabilities can work and live in their communities .

Key points:

• It praises the progress made under the ADA for independent living and economic self-sufficiency.
• It calls for further steps to improve health care options for people with disabilities so they can thrive at home, at work, and in the community .