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A more inclusive NYC: de Blasio signs executive order furthering accessibility efforts

By Dean Moses

Posted on July 28, 2021

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Mayor Bill de Blasio joined the 31st ADA Sapolin Awards in Chelsea on Tuesday evening where he signed an executive order further strengthening the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, and every year around the time of its anniversary, the Sapolin Awards are held to recognize organizations that strive for inclusion and wellness in aid of individuals with disabilities.

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A more inclusive NYC: de Blasio signs executive order furthering accessibility efforts

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