NFBCO Legislation

Legislative Agenda

The Colorado Chapter of the NFB provides the following resources on Legislation surrounding Blind Programs and our Government.

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Historical Articles

NFB Newsline

Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans
Priorities for the 109th Congress, 2nd Session
Updated: 2006

	Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans Priorities for the 108th Congress, 2nd Session Updated: January 27, 2004
	Real Wages For Real Work Blind Employees at Industries for the Blind Updated: January 27, 2004
	Taking Charge: Promoting Responsibility for Blind Students in Higher Education Posted: January 27, 2004

Laws and Regulations

Check this section for information on laws and regulations which significantly affect blind people, including:

	The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
	ADA Publications and Resources
	Excerpt on Braille in the IEP

	Copyright Exemption Amendments
	Free Matter Mailing Regulations
	The Randolph-Sheppard Act and The Randolph-Sheppard Regulations

	Public Law 105-17, IDEA, 1997
	IDEA Regulations
	The Rehabilitation Act and The Vocational Rehabilitation Regulations

Model Legislation

Check this section for information on model legislation for states, including:

	Accessible information technology
	Accessible voting technology
	Background on Braille Literacy Legislation in the State

	Model Braille Literacy Bill for State
	Model State Randolph-Sheppard Law
	Model White Cane Law

	States with Braille Literacy Laws
	Separate agencies for the blind

Program Announcements

Check this section for information on federal programs such as:

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