WHEREAS, Illinois residents of all ages with disabilities and health conditions may need assistive technology devices and services to live independently and productively, as well as to participate fully in the activities of their communities; and,
WHEREAS, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized for specific needs, an assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, an assistive technology service is any service that directly assists an individual in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device; and,
WHEREAS, assistive technology devices and services are not luxury items – they are necessities for people of all ages with disabilities and other health conditions who utilize these devices and services to control and improve their own lives and futures; and,
WHEREAS, Illinois is a leader in the development and implementation of assistive technology programs for its residents with disabilities;
THEREFORE, I, JB Pritzker, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as Assistive Technology Month in Illinois and encourage all residents to become aware of the many ways in which assistive technologies contribute to the health, independence, and happiness of our friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers with disabilities.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Illinois to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Springfield, this THIRTIETH day of JULY, in the Year of Our Lord, two thousand and TWENTY-SIX, and of the State of Illinois, two hundred and SEVENTH.
Governor JB Pritzker
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias