Laws
Below are key Federal Laws and Regulations, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Administrative Code that are beneficial to persons who are blind. Popular names for laws and statutes are used when possible. Use On-line Sunshine to find other Florida Statutes of interest.
Federal Laws and Regulations
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Copyright Law
- Public Law 89-522: "An Act to provide books for adult blind" - amends Pratt-Smoot of 1931
- Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (Regulations used by our Bureau of Library Services)
- Rehabilitation Act of 1978, as Amended
- Rehabilitation Act - Federal Regulations
- Randolph-Sheppard Act
Florida Statutes
- Chapter 413 (Blind Services Program Outlined in ss. 413.011-413.092)
- White Cane Law: 316.1301 - Traffic regulations to assist blind persons
- Accessibility of electronic information and information technology