[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