Grange calls for more funding for rural accessibility infrastructure on ADA’s 30th anniversary

National Grange President Betsy Huber released a statement on Friday, July 24, 2020 celebrating the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and urging legislators to continue to invest in infrastructure that makes communities more accessible to all. Huber said:

“Today, the nation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. More than 9 million rural Americans with disabilities benefit from the ADA, and each of us benefit from this law that made us a more inclusive nation.

All those involved in the movement to full accessibility for all citizens, and the legislatures that assisted in this process 30 years ago today should be proud of the legacy they leave and the millions of lives they’ve changed for good in the process.

In our nation’s smallest communities, disability remains a limiting factor, but the ADA helps to level the playing field and raise the quality of life for so many.

We want to encourage our legislators and regulators to expand access by investing in infrastructure that accommodates all, bringing full equality to all citizens regardless of ability This is especially important in rural America where 15 percent of the nation’s individuals with disabilities reside.”

The National Grange is the oldest advocacy organization for rural America and agriculture. A fraternal, nonpartisan organization with about 150,000 members across about 1,700 local chapters and others throughout all 50 states, the Grange takes a stand on issues of importance brought through our grassroots policy making process.