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Assembly passes Communication Bill of Rights for people with disabilities
Summary
The Assembly passed legislation establishing a Communication Bill of Rights for individuals with disabilities, with sponsors and advocates saying the law affirms the right of nonspeaking people to communicate by speech, assistive devices, sign language or other means. The bill passed unanimously on the floor.
The Assembly passed legislation described on the floor as the New York State Communication Bill of Rights, a measure sponsors said makes New York the first state to enshrine the right of individuals with disabilities to communicate by the method that works for them.
Sponsor remarks: Assemblymember Santa Barbara, who introduced the bill (Assembly number 7363 c on the consent page), said the statute affirms that "Everyone…
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