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Proc 8913ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8913

International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2012

President Obama proclaimed December 3, 2012 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, calling on Americans to observe it with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The proclamation highlights U.S. progress on disability rights through the ADA and urges Senate ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to extend protections globally.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 72911

Impact dates

  1. International Day of Persons with Disabilities observation

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 3, 2012 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Call on all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • December 3, 2012 designated as International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation urges but does not mandate Senate ratification of CRPD; actual ratification uncertain and politically contested
  • No binding policy changes or resource commitments attached
Proclamation 8913: International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2012 · Executive Orders