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Proclamation 9550

International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2016

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

Impact dates

  1. 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

Timeline

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
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