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 105 STAT. 1592 PUBLIC LAW 102-192—DEC. 5, 1991 Public Law 102-192 102d Congress Joint Resolution Dec. 5, 1991 [S.J. Res. 184] Designating the month of November 1991, as "National Accessible Housing Month". Whereas the Congress in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 found that there are 43,000,000 individuals with disabilities in this Nation; Whereas 70 percent of all Americans will, at some time in their lives, have a temporary or permanent disability that will prevent them from climbing stairs; Whereas 32,000,000 Americans are currently over age 65 and many older citizens acquire vision, hearing, and physical disabilities as part of the aging process; Whereas many older Americans who acquire a disability are forced to leave their homes because the homes are no longer accessible to them; Whereas 1 out of every 3 persons in the United States will need housing that is accessible to the disabled at some point in their lives; Whereas the need for accessible single-family homes is growing; Whereas the need for public information and education in the area of accessible single-family homes is increasing; Whereas this Nation has placed a high priority on integrating Americans with disabilities into our towns and communities; Whereas the private sector has helped increase public awareness of the need for accessible housing, as exemplified by the national public education campaign conducted by the National Easter Seal Society and Century 21 Real Estate Corporation, entitled "Easy Access Housing for Easier Living"; and Whereas increased public awareness of the need for accessible housing should prompt the participation of civic leaders, and representatives and officials of State and local governments, in the drive to meet this need: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of November 1991, is designated as "National Accessible Housing Month". The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities. Approved December 5, 1991. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 184: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): Oct. 4, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 22, considered and passed House. 59-139 O - 91 (192) o

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