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Proc 9195ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9195

Blind Americans Equality Day, 2014

This proclamation designates October 15, 2014 as Blind Americans Equality Day, continuing the annual observance formerly known as White Cane Safety Day. It calls on public officials, business and community leaders, educators, librarians, and Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and programs, while highlighting administration efforts on disability rights, Braille education, employment access, and accessible technology.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 62551

Impact dates

  1. Blind Americans Equality Day observation

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 15, 2014 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

  • Proclamation of October 15, 2014 as Blind Americans Equality Day

Near term (90d)

  • Observation of designated day with ceremonies and programs

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9195: Blind Americans Equality Day, 2014 · Executive Orders