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Proclamation 9217

International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2014

This proclamation declares December 3, 2014 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, calling on Americans to observe it with ceremonies and activities. The text reaffirms disability rights, celebrates the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, notes U.S. signing of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and highlights ongoing administration efforts on disability employment and accessibility—but contains no binding policy directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 72537

Impact dates

  1. International Day of Persons with Disabilities observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 3, 2014 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, 2014 designated as observance day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No substantive policy mandates; purely commemorative
  • Reference to pending Senate ratification of CRPD highlights legislative stalemate
Proclamation 9217: International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2014 · Executive Orders