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Passaic County proclaims Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day
Summary
The board read a proclamation reaffirming a commitment to ADA compliance; Cindy Simon urged removal of barriers and a commitment to inclusion during remarks marking the ADA's 36th anniversary.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing July 26, 2026 as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day and reaffirmed the county's commitment to working toward full ADA compliance.
Reading the proclamation, the board noted the law's role in reducing barriers and expanding opportunity since President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law. Cindy Simon, invited to speak, said, "For many people with disabilities, what is most challenging is not our specific impairments. What is most challenging are unnecessary barriers, negative society attitude, societal attitudes about disability, and discrimination against us." She urged a commitment to policies and actions that allow individuals with disabilities to participate fully in community life.
The proclamation cites the county's Advisory Council on Disability (established by a 1997 resolution) and calls for continued county efforts to implement ADA principles.
