U. S. CURRENCY VIOLATES REHABILITATION ACT

The United States Court of Appeals for the District if Columbia Circuit, one of the most prestigious courts in the country, yesterday (May 20) affirmed a district court ruling  that the "failure to design and issue paper currency that is readily distinguishable to the visually impaired violates section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. section 794."  The Court of Appeals held that the Treasury Department could make reasonable accommodations for the visually impaired as is done in Europe.  The decision, American Council of the Blind v. Paulson, No. 07-5063, was reported by the American Bar Association Journal Daily Newsletter, and can be found by clicking the link below. http://www.abajournal.com/news/dc_circuit_says_paper_money_discriminates_against_blind