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Para declarar y reconocer que el primer domingo del mes de noviembre de cada año será conocido como el “Día de la Movilidad Asistida”, con el propósito de crear conciencia y propiciar el auto desempeño y el bienestar de las personas con discapacidad y/o que presenten lesiones que requieran utilizar la asistencia de equipos para lograr obtener su movilidad; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico designates first November Sunday as Assisted Mobility Day to raise awareness and promote independence for people with disabilities requiring mobility equipment.

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Bill Summary · PC 1110

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 1110 designates the first Sunday of November each year as "Día de la Movilidad Asistida" (Assisted Mobility Day) in Puerto Rico. The bill aims to raise awareness and promote self-sufficiency and wellbeing among people with disabilities and those requiring mobility assistance equipment.

Why is this important

This symbolic measure recognizes the lived experiences of Puerto Rico's estimated 1.3 million people with disabilities and establishes dedicated visibility for mobility-related accessibility issues. Annual observance can drive conversations about accessibility infrastructure, assistive technology availability, and social inclusion that often lack prominent attention in policy discussions.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: Critics may question whether symbolic gestures are sufficient without accompanying funding for actual accessibility improvements, medical device subsidies, or infrastructure modifications
  • Enforcement and participation: The bill's effectiveness depends on voluntary public and institutional participation; without mandates or promotional budgets, observance may remain minimal
  • Scope definition: The criteria for "assistive equipment" and which disabilities qualify could create ambiguity in determining who the day represents and which communities benefit from associated awareness efforts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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