A totally or partially blind pedestrian not carrying a cane as described in Section 21-7-6 or any totally or partially blind individual not using a service animal in a public accommodation shall have all of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon other individuals, and the failure of a totally or partially blind pedestrian to carry a cane or of a totally or partially blind individual to use a service animal in a public accommodation may not be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 21 - Handicapped Persons.
Chapter 7 - Rights of Blind and Otherwise Physically Disabled Persons.
Section 21-7-1 - Declaration of Policy; Definitions.
Section 21-7-2 - Right to Full Use of Streets, Sidewalks, Public Buildings, Public Facilities, Etc.
Section 21-7-3 - Right to Full Use of Streets, Sidewalks, Public Buildings, Public Facilities, Etc.
Section 21-7-5 - Notice Regarding Use of Service Animal.
Section 21-7-6 - Duty of Drivers to Pedestrians Carrying Cane or Accompanied by Service Animal.
Section 21-7-7 - Rights of Blind Persons Not Using Cane or Service Animal.
Section 21-7-8 - Employment by State, Political Subdivisions of State, Public Schools, Etc.
Section 21-7-9 - Right to Housing Accommodations.
Section 21-7-10 - Annual Proclamation of White Cane Safety Day.