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Michigan House adopts resolution declaring March Disability Awareness Month
Summary
The Michigan House adopted House Resolution 42, designating March as Disability Awareness Month and featuring floor remarks on inclusion, the Americans with Disabilities Act and concerns about federal Medicaid cuts.
The Michigan House adopted House Resolution 42 on the floor, declaring March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month in Michigan.
Representative McDonald, sponsor of the resolution, said the month "is for educating people about and celebrating the lives of those with disabilities" and urged colleagues to "commit to offering a legislative hand up" to help people with disabilities live independently. McDonald told the chamber "over 2.3 million Michigan adults live with disabilities" and described the month as an opportunity to combat discrimination and advocate for accessibility.
On the House floor, McDonald referenced the Americans with Disabilities Act as "the lowest standard to meet" and warned of federal funding reductions. McDonald said, "Cutting Medicaid by $880,000,000,000 will leave our loved ones unaided, at home, and isolated." That statement was delivered as part of the sponsor's remarks urging support for the resolution.
The Speaker called for a voice vote on the resolution; those in favor said "aye" and the resolution was adopted. The session transcript records the sponsor's remarks, the adoption of the resolution, and no floor amendments or roll-call tally for this resolution.
