U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an event commemorating the 20th anniversay of the Americans with Disabilities Act
President Barack H. Obama speaks at an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, held on the South Lawn of the White House. Obama thanks a number of persons who played key roles in passing the legislation. He also praises disabled persons who, when faced with being excluded, fought, protested and advocated for inclusion and the bill's passage. Obama says that the act upholds the American principles of equal access, equal opportunity and independence.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 2010-07-26
- Speakers
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Obama, Barack
- Subjects
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United States
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (United States)
Discrimination against people with disabilities--Law and legislation
People with disabilities--Legal status, laws, etc
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:18:01
- Venue Note
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Recorded on the White House South Lawn, July 26, 2010.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 16242
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b8462680
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