It is the policy of this state that an individual with a disability shall be employed in the state service, the service of the political subdivisions of the state, in the public schools, and in all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds on the same terms and conditions as an individual who is not disabled, and an employer may not refuse employment to an individual with a disability on the basis of his or her disability alone, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the satisfactory performance of the work involved.
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.