This resolution designates April 22, 2026, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day" to recognize the importance of assistive technology devices and services for people with disabilities and older adults. The legislation highlights that nearly 70 million Americans have a disability, including over 9.5 million children, and that 2 in 5 adults over 65 have a disability who may benefit from assistive technology. Assistive technology includes any equipment or device that helps people with disabilities or older adults increase their functional capabilities, participate in their communities, access education, and maintain employment. The resolution also recognizes the work of assistive technology specialists and researchers who help individuals find appropriate devices and services, as well as state programs that provide device loans, repairs, demonstrations, and financing options. This is a symbolic resolution with no funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond the designated awareness day.
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