Proclamation 9938-National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2019
Issued 2019-09-30 by Donald J. Trump
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President Trump issued this proclamation in September 2019 to designate October 2019 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The proclamation celebrates the contributions of Americans with disabilities to the workforce and reaffirms commitment to creating workplace opportunities for people of all abilities. According to the proclamation, the unemployment rate for Americans with disabilities reached the lowest level on record by April 2019.
The proclamation describes several administration initiatives focused on disability employment. These include the Apprenticeship Inclusion Model (AIM) initiative announced by the Department of Labor in March 2019, which works to expand apprenticeship opportunities for individuals with disabilities. It also mentions the State Exchange on Employment and Disability initiative, which engaged policymakers in 29 states to advance employment opportunities and promote disability-inclusive workforce development, transportation, and technology.
This is a ceremonial proclamation that brings national attention to disability employment issues. The designation of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month was originally authorized by Congress through a joint resolution in 1945. The proclamation does not create new laws or impose legal obligations—it simply declares the observance and highlights existing administration programs related to disability employment.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9938-National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to disability employment. 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.
Official Summary
Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 Proclamation 9938—National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2019 September 30, 2019 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of Americans with disabilities to our country's workforce and economic strength. We also reaffirm our commitment to fostering opportunity for Americans of all abilities to apply their skills and talents in the workplace as they pursue their dreams. Thanks to my Administration's economic policies, we have seen the creation of more than 6.3 million new jobs since the election, providing tremendous opportunities for job seekers nationwide. In April, the national unemployment rate dropped to a near half-century low, and the unemployment rate for Americans with disabilities reached the lowest level on record. It is essential that we continue creating an environment in which Americans with disabilities have access to full participation in our economy and the ability to experience the benefits of employment. My Administration is working to expand opportunities to empower men and women with disabilities through apprenticeships. In March, the Department of Labor (DOL) annou