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Proc 8739ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8739

Blind Americans Equality Day, 2011

This proclamation designates October 15, 2011 as 'Blind Americans Equality Day' to celebrate achievements of blind and visually impaired Americans and reaffirm commitment to their social and economic integration. It references prior administration actions including the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, Section 508 compliance efforts, the Randolph-Sheppard Act's 75th anniversary, and the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act, while calling on public officials and Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 65099

Impact dates

  1. Blind Americans Equality Day observance

Key directives

  • proclaim October 15, 2011 as Blind Americans Equality Day
  • call upon public officials, business and community leaders, educators, librarians, and Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • October 15, 2011 designated as Blind Americans Equality Day

Near term (90d)

  • observance of day with ceremonies, activities, and programs

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding policy directives; purely commemorative despite substantive policy references in prefatory language
  • References to prior legislative acts (Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act, Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act) describe completed actions, not new obligations
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