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Proclamation 9662

Blind Americans Equality Day, 2017

This proclamation designates October 15, 2017, as Blind Americans Equality Day to celebrate the achievements of blind and visually impaired Americans. It calls for ceremonies and activities to reaffirm commitment to equality, while referencing existing workforce initiatives and a prior executive order on apprenticeships.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 48753

Impact dates

  1. Blind Americans Equality Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 15, 2017 as Blind Americans Equality Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 15, 2017 as Blind Americans Equality Day

Near term (90d)

  • Observation of the day with ceremonies and activities on October 15, 2017

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document is purely commemorative with no binding policy directives or resource commitments
  • References to future job creation and workforce initiatives are aspirational, not mandated by this proclamation
Proclamation 9662: Blind Americans Equality Day, 2017 · Executive Orders