US currency blind discrimination ruling [US DC] News
US currency blind discrimination ruling [US DC]

American Council of the Blind v. Paulson, US District Court for the District of Columbia, November 28, 2006 [ruling the "the Treasury Department's failure to design and issue paper currency that is readily distinguishable to blind and visually impaired individuals violates section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act"]. Read the full text of the ruling [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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