    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9950 of October 11, 2019

    Blind Americans Equality Day, 2019

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    Blind Americans Equality Day pays tribute to our fellow Americans who
    are blind or visually impaired for their many contributions to the
    strength and vitality of our Nation. We renew our steadfast commitment
    to ensuring their full participation in our communities, workplaces, and
    social life.
    My Administration is committed to promoting policies that foster greater
    liberty, prosperity, and equality. We are expanding educational, social,
    technological, and employment opportunities for Americans with
    disabilities, including blind or visually impaired individuals. We have
    partnered with States to promote independent living and equal employment
    opportunities, as well as social, cultural, and athletic activities.
    Additionally, the President's National Council for the American Worker
    is developing a national employment strategy to ensure that we have a
    highly qualified and trained workforce to meet our growing economic
    needs. We are working to address barriers to employment, combat stigmas,
    and confront stereotypes that make it more difficult for blind or
    visually impaired individuals to find and maintain employment. My
    Administration is also encouraging Federal contractors to take proactive
    steps to recruit, hire, retain, and advance blind or visually impaired
    people.
    By joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628), the
    Congress authorized the President to designate October 15 of each year
    as ``White Cane Safety Day'' to recognize the contributions of Americans
    who are blind or have impaired vision. With the strongest economy our
    Nation has ever experienced, these Americans are empowered to seek new
    opportunities for success. Today, and every day, we will continue our
    efforts to ensure and champion the full and active participation of all
    Americans, including blind or visually impaired Americans, in every
    facet of our society.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2019, as
    Blind Americans Equality Day, to celebrate and recognize the
    accomplishments and contributions of Americans who are blind or visually
    impaired. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate
    ceremonies and activities to reaffirm our commitment to achieving
    equality for all Americans.

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    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of
    October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP