Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Legislation in Support with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Yesterday, on the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to support people with disabilities. The newly signed bill includes supported decision-making for those with a disability who reach adulthood shifting the support from guardianship to supported decision-making.

Governor Hochul stated: “The Americans With Disabilities Act established a comprehensive national mandate prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in all its forms. With the bills I am signing today, New York State honors the ADA’s legacy by expanding the rights of people with disabilities and combatting stigma so that people with disabilities can live rich and full lives. To make the New York dream a reality, we will continue to make New York inclusive, integrated and accessible for all.”

Source: 13 WHAM