International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2016

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates December 3, 2016, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrating progress under the ADA and Affordable Care Act while urging Senate ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 88605

Record & deadlines

Dec 2, 2016Signed
Signed by the President
Dec 7, 2016FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 88605
Federal Register PDF
Dec 3, 2016
International Day of Persons with Disabilities observance

Key directives

Proclaim December 3, 2016 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Call on all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

What to expect

Immediate

December 3, 2016 designated as International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Proclamation notes Senate has not ratified UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities despite 160+ states parties; ratification is framed as unfinished business
Document is retrospective advocacy rather than forward-looking policy mandate