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Proc 10318ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10318

International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2021

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates December 3, 2021 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, calling on Americans to observe it with ceremonies and activities. The text largely recounts past and ongoing administration efforts on disability rights—including the ADA, executive orders on federal workforce and voting access, the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality, American Rescue Plan funding, and reestablishment of a State Department Special Advisor—without issuing new substantive directives or policy changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 69157

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 69157

    Federal Register PDF

  3. International Day of Persons with Disabilities observation

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 3, 2021 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Call on all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

What to expect

Immediate

  • December 3, 2021 designated as International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references pending 'Build Back Better plan' investments that were not enacted as described; text is retrospective and aspirational rather than operative
  • No binding policy directives beyond ceremonial proclamation
Proclamation 10318: International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2021 · Executive Orders