Visually Handicapped People and the Law
- 1 February 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness
- Vol. 81 (2) , 53-58
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482x8708100204
Abstract
This paper explores the definitional problems of visual handicaps, especially in terms of the legal definition of blindness. A brief history is given of the laws concerning visually handicapped people, and a discussion of case law describes legal precedent. A final section presents suggestions for strengthening the legal position of visually handicapped people in future litigation.Keywords
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