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Division of Blind Services, legislative policy, intent; internal organizational structure and powers; Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.

Blind services direct-support organization.

State Board of Administration; authorization to invest division’s portfolio.

Confidential records disclosure prohibited; exemptions.

Destruction of records.

Community rehabilitation programs.

Workers’ compensation coverage for program participants.

Products and services by blind persons; sale, exhibition regulated.

Products, purchase by state agencies and institutions.

Purpose.

Definitions.

Duties and powers of the department.

Procurement of services by agencies; authority of department.

Cooperation with department required; duties of state agencies.

Eligible blind persons; placement in vending facilities in public places.

Eligible blind persons; operation of vending stands.

Rights and responsibilities of an individual with a disability; use of a service animal; prohibited discrimination in public employment, public accommodations, and housing accommodations; penalties.

Interference with or injury to a service animal; penalties; restitution.

Groups to recommend policies to improve access for individuals with disabilities.

Identification cards.

Blind Babies Program.