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Proclamation 9950

Blind Americans Equality Day, 2019

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 15, 2019, as Blind Americans Equality Day to honor Americans who are blind or visually impaired and reaffirms commitment to their full participation in society. It describes ongoing administration efforts on disability employment and independent living but does not create new programs, mandates, or legal obligations.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 55493

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 55493

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Blind Americans Equality Day observance

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 15, 2019 as Blind Americans Equality Day

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

  • Language about 'strongest economy' is political framing, not policy directive
  • No binding requirements on federal contractors—'encouraging' is aspirational
Proclamation 9950: Blind Americans Equality Day, 2019 · Executive Orders