A resolution 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 Senate resolution recognizes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as a foundational framework for independent living, equality of opportunity, and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. It emphasizes the ongoing need to strengthen health care and related supports so individuals with disabilities can work and live in their communities, rather than in segregated institutions. The resolution notes persistent institutional bias in Medicaid and broader disparities—especially affecting people of color and survivors of COVID-19—along with the importance of securing access to home- and community-based services (HCBS), employment opportunities, accessible housing, transportation, communications, and disaster preparedness. It frames these issues as bipartisan priorities to be pursued through policy changes and agency actions rather than new statutory mandates. The resolution enumerates specific calls to action for various federal agencies (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency) and reiterates opposition to Medicaid cuts or burdensome work requirements. While non-binding, it signals a commitment to advance policies and technical assistance that expand community living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.