Access to Paper Currency by Visually Impaired Individuals: The American Council of the Blind v. Paulson
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In May 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a decision in The American Council of the Blind v. Paulson. The court held that under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Treasury Department of the U.S. government discriminates against blind and visually impaired individuals through the issuance of currency in denominations which are not readily distinguishable by touch. The Treasury Department did not file an appeal of the decision, and the cas…
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Date:
October 15, 2008
Creator:
Toland, Carol
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