Proclamation 10840—Blind Americans Equality Day, 2024
Issued 2024-10-11 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10840 designates October 15, 2024 as Blind Americans Equality Day. The proclamation honors the contributions of blind and low-vision Americans to society and reaffirms the nation's commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion for people with visual disabilities. It recognizes the barriers that blind Americans continue to face and calls for ongoing efforts to ensure full participation in civic, economic, and social life.
This proclamation is directed at blind and low-vision Americans, disability advocates, employers, educators, and the general public. It does not create new legal protections, alter existing disability law, or direct federal spending. Its purpose is symbolic recognition and encouragement of inclusive practices.
Ceremonial proclamations recognizing disability communities and awareness days are a standard part of the presidential calendar. They fall within the President's traditional ceremonial functions, require no congressional approval, and carry no binding legal effect.
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This proclamation designates "Blind Americans Equality Day, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to blind americans equality. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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