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Proclamation 9148

Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2014

This proclamation commemorates the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), honoring disability rights activists and reaffirming commitments to equal access and opportunity. It references ongoing administration efforts including Olmstead implementation, Affordable Care Act protections, and federal employment initiatives for people with disabilities, but issues no new binding directives or deadlines.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 44251

Impact dates

  1. ADA Anniversary proclaimed

Key directives

  • proclaim July 26, 2014 as Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • encourage Americans to celebrate the 24th anniversary

Timeline

Immediate

  • proclamation of July 26, 2014 as ADA Anniversary

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

  • references to ongoing policy efforts (Olmstead, ACA, EO on federal disability employment) lack specific new commitments or accountability mechanisms
  • language on 'pushing to fulfill' and 'providing tools' is aspirational without concrete deliverables
Proclamation 9148: Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2014 · Executive Orders