DelawareDelaware designated May 15, 2025, as Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Delaware lawmakers designated May 15, 2025, as Global Accessibility Awareness Day to draw attention to digital barriers faced by people with disabilities.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers designated May 15, 2025, as Global Accessibility Awareness Day. They also affirmed the importance of making the internet and technology accessible to everyone.
Argument forThe recognition could prompt more people to notice barriers that keep people with disabilities from using websites and other technology.
Argument againstThe recognition might raise awareness while leaving access barriers in place because it does not require anyone to fix websites or apps.
More detail
Delaware’s General Assembly designated an awareness day and affirmed the importance of making the internet and technology accessible to everyone. The recognition applies in Delaware and focuses on access to the internet and technology for everyone, including people with disabilities. The designation is for May 15, 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 14Passed in House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 8. Result: pass.Lower
- May 13Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 13Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 14Passed in House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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