39-1104. Same; safety day; proclamation; contents. Each year, the governor shall take suitable public notice of October 15 as white cane safety day. He shall issue a proclamation in which:
(a) He comments upon the significance of the white cane;
(b) he calls upon the citizens of the state to observe the provisions of the white cane law and to take precautions necessary to the safety of the disabled;
(c) he reminds the citizens of the state of the policies with respect to the disabled herein declared, and urges the citizens to cooperate in giving effect to them;
(d) he emphasizes the need of the citizens to be aware of the presence of disabled persons in the community and to keep safe and functional for the disabled the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, other public places, places of public accommodation, amusement and resort and other places to which the public is invited, and to offer assistance to disabled persons upon appropriate occasions.
History: L. 1969, ch. 54, ยง 5; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 39 - Mentally Ill, Incapacitated And Dependent Persons; Social Welfare
Article 11 - Physically Disabled Persons
39-1101 Rights of persons with disabilities.
39-1102 Same; use of guide dog by legally blind person.
39-1103 Same; unlawful to interfere with rights.
39-1104 Same; safety day; proclamation; contents.
39-1106 Same; name and citation of act.
39-1107 Same; use of hearing assistance dog by person with hearing impairment.
39-1108 Same; use of service dog by person with disability.
39-1109 Use of assistance dog while training.
39-1110 Use of professional therapy dog while training.
39-1112 Unlawful misrepresentations.
39-1113 Assistance dogs and professional therapy dogs; definitions.