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Proc 10288ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10288

Blind Americans Equality Day, 2021

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 15, 2021, as Blind Americans Equality Day, commemorating the contributions of blind and visually impaired Americans and highlighting the Biden Administration's related policy efforts including disability employment initiatives, federal contractor wage increases, and education funding through the American Rescue Plan.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 57749

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 57749

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Blind Americans Equality Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 15, 2021 as Blind Americans Equality Day
  • Call upon government officials, educators, volunteers, and all people of the United States to mark this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 15, 2021 as Blind Americans Equality Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references prior executive orders and legislation but does not itself create binding obligations; policy claims are retrospective/descriptive rather than directive
  • Vague on whether 'working with Congress to fully fund IDEA' represents concrete commitment or aspirational statement
Proclamation 10288: Blind Americans Equality Day, 2021 · Executive Orders