| Resolution Number: | 2015-D034 | |
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| Title: | Support the Civil Rights of Disabled Persons | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended | |
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Resolved, That the 78th General Convention reaffirm and renew the Church’s commitment expressed in the 70th General Convention to the principles of inclusion and the protection of the civil rights of all persons with disabilities on this, the 25th Anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26th, 1990), in the United States of America; and be it further
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention declare its continuing unwavering support, and advocate for total compliance with the spirit and intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act by all covered entities, including public and government entities and places of public accommodation in the United States of America; and be it further
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention upon passage of this Resolution issue a press release announcing said Resolution to the national media signed by the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses and congregations be urged to seek education from available community deaf/hard of hearing and disability organizations on supporting full inclusion of disabled persons in all aspects of public life.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 407. |
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