Laws
Administrative Rules.
The administrative rules define the specific standards, criteria, and guidelines
that
govern the Department's operations. The administrative rules are based on the
legislation defined in the Iowa Code. The rules are created through a process of
confirmation by the Department, the public, and legislative rules committees.
Code of Iowa - Selected
Chapters.
Chapters 216B, 216C, and 216D of the Code of Iowa detail the
mandates of the Department for the Blind, the rights of persons
who are blind or partially blind and persons with physical
disabilities, and the operation of food service in public
buildings.
Randolph -
Sheppard Act.
Text of the federal law that gives blind individuals priority for
vending and cafeteria operations in federal facilities.
Section 508
Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to require Federal agencies to make
their electronic and information technology accessible to people with
disabilities.
