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Proclamation 10477

Blind Americans Equality Day, 2022

This proclamation designates October 15, 2022, as Blind Americans Equality Day, celebrating contributions of blind and low-vision Americans and calling on all Americans to mark the day with appropriate programs and ceremonies. It references historical disability rights achievements and current administration efforts but imposes no binding policy mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 63393

Impact dates

  1. Blind Americans Equality Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 15, 2022 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

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 15, 2022 as Blind Americans Equality Day

Near term (90d)

  • Day of observance on October 15, 2022

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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