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June 23, 2008

Dear Member of Congress:

As faith-based organizations committed to protecting the rights of people with disabilities, we urge Congress to pass the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. This bill is essential to protect people with disabilities from discrimination and to correct the rollback of civil rights that has occurred since the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. As this bipartisan bill moves through Congress, we strongly encourage you to give it your full support...

...Sacred texts from our diverse faith traditions agree upon the inherent value and sacredness of every human being, regardless of physical or mental ability. Our traditions teach us of our moral obligation to provide assistance to those in need, ensuring equal access for all people and helping facilitate the full participation of individuals with disabilities in our communities. We are committed to eradicating all forms of discrimination and intolerance, which alienate individuals and divide our society. We believe that the restoration of civil rights to the disabled community is of crucial importance to this struggle....

...Read the entire letter and see which organizations signed.