Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
"The ADA to me really means more than just the law itself. The passage of it was an authentic representation that I'm due the same respect and the same rights as everyone else. But the spirit of the ADA infused in me that I should believe in myself." -- Anil Lewis of the National Federation of the Blind celebrates the 26th anniversary of ADA in the White House
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The Future of Drones and Aviation
Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is hosting a workshop on Drones and the Future of Aviation -- the first-ever event of its kind at the White House -- to advance and celebrate the potential of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. The event will gather experts in order to accelerate opportunities and address challenges posed by this emerging technology.
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Expanding Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans
"I can announce that nationally, we have reduced the number of homeless veterans by 47 percent -- nearly half … We will not stop until every veteran who fought for America has a home in America." --President Obama at the 95th National Convention of Disabled American Veterans
President Barack Obama makes remarks at the Disabled American Veterans conference in Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 1, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Veterans listen to President Barack Obama deliver remarks during the 95th National Convention of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 1, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
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