From the Nations Capital to wherever you are, the opinions that matter most, your own. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan powered by cable. Good afternoon everyone. Please take your seats so we can get started. Thank you. My name is Kristin Clarke attorney general at the department of justice and i am pleased to be here to celebrate the anniversary of the americans with disabilities act. [applause] [cheering] i want to acknowledge all of our distinguished guests, congressman hoyer, the chair of the eeoc, thehe department leads and we are pleased to host all of you today. Thirtythree years ago, congress sought to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities to fully participate in all aspects of society and to assure equality of opportunity. Independent living and economic selfsufficiency. This landmark law has supported countless numbers of people with disabilities the opportunity to vote without architectural barriers to work. To live in their own Home Communities instead of
Since 19 79, in partnership with the cable industry, cspan has provided complete coverage of the halls of congress from house and Senate Floors to congressional hearings, party briefings, and committee meetings. Cspan gives you a front proceed to how issues are debated and decided, with no commentary, no interruptions, and completely unfiltered. Cspan, your unfiltered view of government. Coming up next, the Justice Department discusses disability rights and in the criminal Justice System. At an event commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the americans with disabilities act. Topics included ada violations during arrests, Mental Health, and the relationship between disability discrimination and explicit racial bias. Implicit racial bias. Good afternoon everyone, can you please take your seats so we can get started . Please take your seats, thank you. Good afternoon. My name is kristen park, the assistant attorney general for the department of justice, and i am pleased to be here with all
From the Nations Capital to wherever you are, the opinions that matter most, your own. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan powered by cable. Good afternoon everyone. Please take your seats so we can get started. Thank you. My name is Kristin Clarke attorney general at the department of justice and i am pleased to be here to celebrate the anniversary of the americans with disabilities act. [applause] [cheering] i want to acknowledge all of our distinguished guests, congressman hoyer, the chair of the eeoc, thehe department leads and we are pleased to host all of you today. Thirtythree years ago, congress sought to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities to fully participate in all aspects of society and to assure equality of opportunity. Independent living and economic selfsufficiency. This landmark law has supported countless numbers of people with disabilities the opportunity to vote without architectural barriers to work. To live in their own Home Communities instead of
From the Nations Capital to wherever you are, the opinions that matter most, your own. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan powered by cable. Good afternoon everyone. Please take your seats so we can get started. Thank you. My name is Kristin Clarke attorney general at the department of justice and i am pleased to be here to celebrate the anniversary of the americans with disabilities act. [applause] [cheering] i want to acknowledge all of our distinguished guests, congressman hoyer, the chair of the eeoc, thehe department leads and we are pleased to host all of you today. Thirtythree years ago, congress sought to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities to fully participate in all aspects of society and to assure equality of opportunity. Independent living and economic selfsufficiency. This landmark law has supported countless numbers of people with disabilities the opportunity to vote without architectural barriers to work. To live in their own Home Communities instead of
Now, a ceremony to honor members of congress and their staffs for their actions off the floor of congress and services for constituents. Hosted by the Congressional Management Foundation, this is just over one hour. Brad hello and welcome everyone to the sixth annual democracy awards. My name is brad fitch, i am so happy to welcome you here on such a beautiful morning. It is so exciting to be here for another one of our awards ceremonies to recognize the best in congress. I am grateful for the founder of the democracy awards, the Bridge Alliance. They are a Diverse Coalition of organizations committed to revitalizing Democratic Practice in america. It is kind of like a trade association for democracy reform. You will hear more about it when debbie lynn comes to the stage. The vision for the democracy awards are simple and based on the Congressional Management Foundations 47 year history of working with u. S. Congress. This award actually goes to the office and the members. Because we r