It is the policy of this state that a person who is blind, visually impaired or who has another physical disability shall be employed in the state service, the service of the political subdivisions of the state, the public schools and all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds on the same terms and conditions as others, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work involved.
History: 1953 Comp., § 12-13-7, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 232, § 7; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 12-26-7, by Laws 1972, ch. 51, § 9; 2007, ch. 46, § 28.
Cross references. — For public employment, blind not barred from competitive examination, see 10-9-14 NMSA 1978.
The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, made non-substantive language changes.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Visual impairment as handicap or disability under state employment discrimination law, 77 A.L.R.5th 595.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons
Section 28-7-3 - Equal right to use public facilities.
Section 28-7-4 - Driver to take precautions approaching blind; liability for damage.
Section 28-7-5 - Interference with rights of blind; penalty.
Section 28-7-6 - Annual proclamation of white cane safety day by governor.
Section 28-7-7 - Policy of state on employment of persons with a disability.
Section 28-7-8 to 28-7-12 - Repealed.
Section 28-7-13 - Prohibiting influence against joining organizations for the visually handicapped.
Section 28-7-14 - Medical eye care.
Section 28-7-15 - Short title.
Section 28-7-16 - Commission for the blind created.
Section 28-7-17 - Commission for the blind; powers and duties.
Section 28-7-19 - Qualification as blind; examinations required.
Section 28-7-20 - Corrective medical services.