(1) The Division of Blind Services of the Department of Education shall issue identification cards to persons known to be blind or partially sighted, upon the written request of such individual.
(2) The individual shall submit proof of blindness as specified by the division.
(3) The division is responsible for design and content of the identification card and shall develop and adopt rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the eligibility and application for, and issuance and control of, these identification cards.
History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 71-265; s. 301, ch. 77-147; s. 20, ch. 77-259; s. 14, ch. 95-327; s. 29, ch. 2002-22; s. 11, ch. 2004-331.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 413 - Employment and Related Services for Persons With Disabilities
Part I - Blind Services Program (Ss. 413.011-413.092)
413.0111 - Blind services direct-support organization.
413.0115 - State Board of Administration; authorization to invest division’s portfolio.
413.012 - Confidential records disclosure prohibited; exemptions.
413.013 - Destruction of records.
413.014 - Community rehabilitation programs.
413.015 - Workers’ compensation coverage for program participants.
413.021 - Products and services by blind persons; sale, exhibition regulated.
413.031 - Products, purchase by state agencies and institutions.
413.035 - Duties and powers of the department.
413.036 - Procurement of services by agencies; authority of department.
413.037 - Cooperation with department required; duties of state agencies.
413.041 - Eligible blind persons; placement in vending facilities in public places.
413.051 - Eligible blind persons; operation of vending stands.
413.081 - Interference with or injury to a service animal; penalties; restitution.
413.082 - Groups to recommend policies to improve access for individuals with disabilities.