Bill Text: PA SR425 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing the month of November 2010 as "Assistive Technology Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2010-10-13 - Introduced and adopted [SR425 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-SR425-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2285
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 425 Session of2010
INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, STOUT, MUSTO, FONTANA, FARNESE, RAFFERTY, EARLL, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, STACK, ERICKSON, GREENLEAF, COSTA, KITCHEN, ORIE, PILEGGI, ALLOWAY, BRUBAKER AND PIPPY, OCTOBER 13, 2010
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 13, 2010
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of November 2010 as "Assistive Technology
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvanians with disabilities have had their
lives improved by the availability of assistive technology
devices and services; and
WHEREAS, Assistive technology and services allow people to
live independently and productively in the community of their
choice and allow them to work, attend school and engage in
hobbies and recreation; and
WHEREAS, An assistive technology device is an item, piece of
equipment or system that is used to maintain, improve or
increase the functional capabilities of persons with
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, An assistive technology service is a service that
assists an individual to select, acquire or use an assistive
technology device; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is a leader in the development and
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implementation of assistive technology programs for its citizens
with disabilities and for its older residents who have limited
functional capabilities; and
WHEREAS, His Excellency, Governor Edward G. Rendell, has
proclaimed the month of November 2010 as "Assistive Technology
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of November
2010 as "Assistive Technology Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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