The Hill News

On the heels of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it leads us to think about how far we have come, but also how far we have to go in terms of equal access and opportunity for Americans living with disabilities, most notably in technology advancement. The Internet revolutionized what was possible for many Americans living with disabilities, and broadband, wireless technologies and innovative online applications and services continue to enrich American lives at an astonishing rate. Such technology has the potential to offer life-changing opportunities to the 54 million Americans with disabilities. However, there is much left to accomplish and the future holds boundless possibilities.

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