National Barrier Awareness Day
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May 7, 2026
12:00 am - 11:55 pm
In 1986, Congress designated May 7, 1986, as National Barrier Awareness Day.
It was a House Joint Resolution (544) that authorized the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the day.
On May 7, 1986, President Ronald Reagan issued proclamation 5472. this called for Americans to recognize the day with events and programs that would help to remove the obstacles facing those with disabilities.
This includes removing all barriers…those that are physical as well as barriers in education.
