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Proc 9471ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9471

Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2016

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed July 26, 2016 as the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, celebrating its civil rights achievements while highlighting ongoing efforts to expand employment, enforce Olmstead integration requirements, improve healthcare access, and address remaining barriers for people with disabilities.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 49851

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 49851

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Proclamation of July 26, 2016 as ADA anniversary

Key directives

  • Encourage Americans to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the ADA

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of July 26, 2016 as ADA anniversary

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document is purely commemorative with no binding directives; policy claims about past achievements (EO on federal hiring, Olmstead enforcement, ACA provisions) are retrospective, not new commitments
Proclamation 9471: Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2016 · Executive Orders