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Proc 9042ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9042

Blind Americans Equality Day, 2013

This proclamation designates October 15, 2013 as 'Blind Americans Equality Day' and calls on public officials, business leaders, educators, librarians, and Americans to observe it with ceremonies and programs. The text highlights administration efforts on disability rights, including support for a treaty on accessible books for visually impaired persons, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and Department of Education guidance on Braille literacy.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 62339

Impact dates

  1. Blind Americans Equality Day observance

Key directives

  • proclaim October 15, 2013 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, 2013 designated as Blind Americans Equality Day

Near term (90d)

  • observance ceremonies and programs on October 15, 2013

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • no binding policy directives; purely commemorative
  • treaty ratification mentioned but not directed or guaranteed
  • Braille guidance referenced as already issued, not new action
Proclamation 9042: Blind Americans Equality Day, 2013 · Executive Orders