[Nfbc-info] Presidential Proclamation -- Blind Americans EqualityDay, 2015

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That's nice, and shouldn't every day be blind Americans equality day?



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Presidential Proclamation -- Blind Americans Equality Day, 2015

October 15, 2015

Source: The White House

Blind Americans Equality Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Blind and visually impaired individuals make extraordinary contributions
to our Nation, and their achievements reflect an enduring belief at the
heart

of Americas promise: that no persons potential should be limited by
anything other than the scope of their dreams. On Blind Americans
Equality Day, we

recommit to making good on this promise by ensuring all our people,
including those living with visual impairments or other print
disabilities, have the

tools and resources they need to realize their greatest aspirations.

Twenty-five years ago, our country took a major step toward achieving
this goal with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which
mandates

all places that comprise our shared life remain accessible to all
people. And each day, in part thanks to this law, millions of legally
blind and visually

impaired Americans are better able to develop their skills and
contribute to communities across our country.

My Administration remains committed to ensuring ours is a Nation where
the blind community has every chance to fully realize their incredible
talents.

Earlier this year, we hosted the White House Summit on Disability and
Employment, which provided businesses, organizations, and advocates with
information

and Federal resources for hiring individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, we have prioritized improving the accessibility of Federal
Government websites

for people with disabilities. We also continue to support the inclusion
of Braille in our Nations schools -- because no child should be
prevented from

reaching their fullest potential due to blindness or vision impairment.
And across all levels of government, we are working to expand access to
high-quality

workforce, education, and rehabilitation services for Americans with
disabilities.

Blind and visually impaired people are valued members of our
communities, and from lecture halls to laboratories and sports stadiums
to conference rooms,

they drive meaningful progress and help build a stronger, more vibrant
Nation. On Blind Americans Equality Day, we rededicate ourselves to
building a society

where everyone has an equal shot at the American dream and can benefit
from all our country has to offer.

By joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628, as
amended), the Congress designated October 15 of each year as "White Cane
Safety

Day" to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or have
low vision. Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to being a Nation
where all our

people, including those with disabilities, have every opportunity to
achieve their dreams.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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, 2015, as Blind Americans Equality Day. I
call upon public officials, business and community leaders, educators,
librarians,

and Americans across the country to observe this day with appropriate
ceremonies, activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the
Independence of

the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.

BARACK OBAMA

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