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
- Food Code 2009
- Public Law 89-522: "An Act to provide books for adult blind" - amends Pratt-Smoot of 1931
- Code of Federal Regulations (Title 36) - Regulations used by our Bureau of Library Services
- Code of Federal Regulations (Part 395) - Vending Facility Program for the Blind on Federal and Other Property
- Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 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