For the purposes of this article:
"Handicapped" shall mean any person who is visually impaired, legally blind, deaf or hearing-impaired, has a disability of incoordination or palsy resulting from brain, spinal or peripheral nerve damage, has an amputation of upper extremities, or is otherwise disabled in such a way as to interfere with his ability to use written or visual material.
"Visually impaired" shall mean any person with a visual acuity not exceeding 20/70 to 20/200 in his better eye with correcting lenses.
"Legally blind" shall mean any person with a visual acuity not exceeding 20/200 in his better eye with correcting lenses, or with a limitation in the field of vision such that the widest diameter of his visual field subtends an angle not greater than twenty degrees.
"Test" shall mean any written psychometric instrument designed to measure the aptitude, achievement or intelligence of a person being screened for employment or promotion.
"Agency" shall mean any State agency, department or institution.
HISTORY: 1976 Act No. 662 Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons
Section 43-33-10. Declaration of policy.
Section 43-33-25. Use of motorized chairs or carts by handicapped on beaches.
Section 43-33-40. Unlawful interference with rights of blind or other physically disabled person.
Section 43-33-50. White Cane Safety Day.
Section 43-33-60. Policy regarding employment of blind and other physically disabled persons.
Section 43-33-210. Definitions.
Section 43-33-230. Complaints.
Section 43-33-310. Legislative findings.
Section 43-33-330. Appointment of board.
Section 43-33-340. Definitions.
Section 43-33-350. Powers and duties of System.
Section 43-33-360. Interview of complainant.
Section 43-33-370. Authority of system upon receipt of written request to investigate complaint.
Section 43-33-380. Information not to be disclosed unless authorized in writing.
Section 43-33-510. Short title.
Section 43-33-520. Guaranteed opportunities.
Section 43-33-530. Discrimination prohibited without reasonable justification.
Section 43-33-540. Injunctive relief or civil damages for persons discriminated against.
Section 43-33-560. Handicap, handicapped, and mental impairment defined.