Delaware § 9501 - Public policy; White Cane Day.
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§ 9501. Public policy; White Cane Day.
(a) It is the policy of this State to encourage and enable persons who are blind, visually impaired or have physical disabilities to participate fully in the social and economic life of this State and to engage in remunerative employment.
(b) It is the policy of this State that persons who are blind, visually impaired or have physical disabilities shall be employed by all employers including this State, political subdivisions of this State, the public schools and in all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds on the same terms and conditions as are persons without such disabilities unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work involved.
(c) Each year the Governor by proclamation or the General Assembly by resolution may take public notice of October 15 as White Cane Safety Day so that the public may continue to be aware of the significance of the white cane and be able to recognize the presence of persons with disabilities on the streets and sidewalks of the State.
16 Del. C. 1953, § 9501; 58 Del. Laws, c. 222; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ 236-238;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 9501
What does Delaware Code § 9501 cover?
Section 9501 ("Public policy; White Cane Day.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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