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Proclamation 9807 of October 12, 2018
Blind Americans Equality Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Blind Americans Equality Day, we recognize the contributions that Americans who are blind and visually impaired make to our country, and the
value of creating greater opportunities for all people to live full and independent lives. Despite facing challenges, Americans who are blind and visually impaired continue to achieve their dreams and strengthen our communities and our Nation. We remain committed to helping these individuals
to be successful and achieve their goals in school, business, and civic
life.
As a Nation, we want all our citizens to have the opportunity to achieve
their goals. In keeping with this fundamental tenet of American society,
I signed an Executive Order establishing the National Council for the American Worker, which will develop recommendations for a national strategy
that empowers American workers to learn the skills needed to secure sustained employment. This national strategy will outline policies that provide
all Americans, including those who are blind or visually impaired, with
more opportunities to work, earn a living, and connect with others worldwide.
My Administration also supports Federal programs that help Americans
who are blind and visually impaired obtain and maintain employment.
The Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facilities Program, for example, has provided thousands of individuals who are blind with entrepreneurial opportunities to run their own businesses, generating millions of dollars in sales
and substantial earnings. Under the Independent Living Services for Older
Individuals Who Are Blind Program, the Department of Education has issued
grants to States to support services for individuals 55 and older for whom
independent living goals are feasible, but whose severe visual impairment
makes competitive employment difficult to obtain. These grants fund independent living services for older individuals who are blind and visually
impaired, activities that improve or expand services for these individuals,
and raise public awareness of the challenges these individuals overcome.
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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. As we celebrate the achievements
of all those who are blind or visually impaired, I reaffirm my Administration’s
commitment to providing more opportunities for these Americans to enjoy
freedom and independence. Today, we rededicate our efforts and continue
working to ensure that all Americans, including those who are blind or
visually impaired, have opportunities to achieve success.
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, 2018,
as a day to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments and contributions
of Americans who are blind and 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 twelfth day
of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortythird.
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Proclamation 9807 of October 12, 2018
Blind Americans Equality Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Blind Americans Equality Day, we recognize the
contributions that Americans who are blind and visually
impaired make to our country, and the value of creating
greater opportunities for all people to live full and
independent lives. Despite facing challenges, Americans
who are blind and visually impaired continue to achieve
their dreams and strengthen our communities and our
Nation. We remain committed to helping these
individuals to be successful and achieve their goals in
school, business, and civic life.
As a Nation, we want all our citizens to have the
opportunity to achieve their goals. In keeping with
this fundamental tenet of American society, I signed an
Executive Order establishing the National Council for
the American Worker, which will develop recommendations
for a national strategy that empowers American workers
to learn the skills needed to secure sustained
employment. This national strategy will outline
policies that provide all Americans, including those
who are blind or visually impaired, with more
opportunities to work, earn a living, and connect with
others worldwide.
My Administration also supports Federal programs that
help Americans who are blind and visually impaired
obtain and maintain employment. The Randolph-Sheppard
Vending Facilities Program, for example, has provided
thousands of individuals who are blind with
entrepreneurial opportunities to run their own
businesses, generating millions of dollars in sales and
substantial earnings. Under the Independent Living
Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program,
the Department of Education has issued grants to States
to support services for individuals 55 and older for
whom independent living goals are feasible, but whose
severe visual impairment makes competitive employment
difficult to obtain. These grants fund independent
living services for older individuals who are blind and
visually impaired, activities that improve or expand
services for these individuals, and raise public
awareness of the challenges these individuals overcome.
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. As we
celebrate the achievements of all those who are blind
or visually impaired, I reaffirm my Administration's
commitment to providing more opportunities for these
Americans to enjoy freedom and independence. Today, we
rededicate our efforts and continue working to ensure
that all Americans, including those who are blind or
visually impaired, have opportunities to achieve
success.
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, 2018, as
a day to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments
and contributions of Americans who are blind and
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
twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
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[FR Doc. 2018-22938
Filed 10-17-18; 11:15 am]
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