Celebrating Disability Pride Month

The House marked Disability Pride Month, which stems from the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Representative Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico celebrated disabled people in her state and across the country, saying they have fought for accessible schools, transportation, and jobs and belong in every part of public life. No opposing arguments were recorded in this exchange.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Melanie A. Stansbury, NM

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“This is Disability Pride Month. I am honoring disabled people in New Mexico and across the country. They fight for accessible schools, transportation, and jobs, and they belong everywhere.”
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Mr. Speaker, happy Disability Pride Month, which originated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This month and every month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of New Mexicans living with disabilities in our State and across the country. They have fought for accessible schools, reliable transportation, inclusive workplaces, and the freedom to live with dignity, self- determination, and joy. I thank our leaders, advocates, and communities for their work. To every New Mexican living with a disability, their voice, their advocacy, and their leadership matter. They belong in every classroom, every workplace, every community, and at every seat at every table. We will continue to fight and celebrate alongside them, not just this month but every month, to build a New Mexico and a world where every person can live with dignity, independence, and pride.

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