How does the Presidents New Freedom Initiative affect Americans with disabilities?
The goals of the New Freedom Initiative include giving all Americans the opportunity to learn and develop skills and gain employment. They will also have more choices in where they live so that they can more fully participate in community life. To do this, the federal government is increasing access to assistive and universally designed technologies. They are also expanding educational opportunities for Americans with disabilities, and promoting full access to community life. For additional information on the New Freedom Initiative, refer to the GUIDE portion of this section.
