Proclamation 9302

Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2015

President Obama proclaimed July 26, 2015 as the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, celebrating its landmark civil rights achievements while acknowledging ongoing challenges including discrimination, employment barriers, bullying in schools, and poverty among people with disabilities. The proclamation highlights administration efforts to enforce the ADA, increase federal employment of people with disabilities, and promote disability rights globally, but contains no binding policy directives or new mandates.