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Proclamation 10868

International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2024

This proclamation designates December 3, 2024, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It recounts President Biden's legislative history on disability rights, highlights administration achievements including the American Rescue Plan, infrastructure investments, and a new Department of Labor proposed rule to phase out subminimum wage certificates for workers with disabilities, and calls on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 96855

Impact dates

  1. International Day of Persons with Disabilities proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 3, 2024 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Call on all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect December 3, 2024

Near term (90d)

  • Department of Labor proposed rule on subminimum wage certificates enters public comment period

Long term

  • Potential phase-out of 14(c) certificates permitting subminimum wages for workers with disabilities
  • Ongoing infrastructure accessibility improvements under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
  • Implementation of DOJ web accessibility rule for state and local governments

Risks & tensions

  • Proposed DOL rule on subminimum wages faces potential legal and political opposition from affected employers
  • Phase-out timeline for 14(c) certificates unspecified in text
  • Infrastructure accessibility investments depend on long-term implementation
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