ยง 75-m. Consideration of blindness during guardianship, custody or
visitation proceedings. 1. The court may not deny or decide a petition
for guardianship, custody or visitation solely on the basis that the
petitioner is blind. The blindness of the petitioner shall be considered
relevant only to the extent that the court finds, based on evidence in
the record, that the blindness affects the best interests of the child
whose guardianship, custody or visitation is the subject of the
petition.
2. As used in this section, "blind" or "blindness" means:
a. vision that is 20/200 or less in the best corrected eye; or
b. vision that subtends an angle of not greater than twenty degrees in
the best corrected eye.
Structure New York Laws
Article 5-A - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
75 - Short Title and Statement of Legislative Intent.
75-B - Proceedings Governed by Other Laws.
75-C - Application to Indian Tribes.
75-D - International Application of Article.
75-E - Effect of Child Custody Determination.
75-G - Notice to Persons Outside State.
75-H - Appearance and Limited Immunity.
75-I - Communication Between Courts.
75-J - Taking Testimony in Another State.
75-K - Cooperation Between Courts; Preservation of Records.
75-L - Military Service by Parent; Effect on Child Custody Orders Pursuant to This Article.
75-M - Consideration of Blindness During Guardianship, Custody or Visitation Proceedings.