Full participation for all for Americans with Disabilities

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Make the American Dream possible for all with disabilities

Easter Seals is circulating the petition in communities across the

country to drive awareness of the challenges faced by 54 million

Americans with disabilities. We encourage lawmakers to take action on

these important issues. This petition will be delivered to policy makers

at all levels of federal, state and local government.

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Dear Leaders:

Too often, people with disabilities are locked out, left out or

overlooked. While the Americans with Disabilities Act addresses

fundamental civil rights for people with disabilities, the basics of

everyday life are still out of reach for too many Americans with

disabilities: getting a job, accessing health care, finding housing,

using transportation, getting an education, and voting independently.

We, the undersigned, ask that you lead efforts to:

Employ people with disabilities and help build a stronger economy with

more contributing taxpayers, an increased consumer base, and an

expanded, diverse workforce.

Ensure that people with disabilities get the health care they need to

lead full and more productive lives.

Create affordable housing options and accessible transportation services

to allow people with disabilities to live in and be more active in their

communities.

Guarantee access to high quality educational services -- including early

intervention and preschool programs for children with disabilities -- to

invest in America's future.

Make all polling places accessible so people with disabilities can vote.

Sign the petition NOW at the website above.