6 chapters · 51 sections in this title.
10 V.I.C. § 151 Policy
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(a) It is the policy of this Territory to:(a) encourage and enable blind persons to participate fully in the social and economic life of the Territory and to engage in remunerative employment; and(b) encourage and enable blind persons to be employed in the Government service, in …
10 V.I.C. § 152 Use of public facilities by blind persons
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(a) Blind persons have the same right as persons who are not blind to the full and free use of the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, public beaches and other public places. (b) Blind persons are entitled to full and equal accommodations,…
10 V.I.C. § 153 Dog guides
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Every blind person shall have the right to be accompanied by a dog guide, when said dog guide is equipped with a rigid “U”-shaped harness, in any of the places, accommodations, or conveyances listed in section 152 of this chapter, without being required to pay an extra charge for…
10 V.I.C. § 154 Employment of blind persons
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Blind persons shall be employed on the same terms and conditions as persons who are not blind and shall not be denied the opportunity to obtain or maintain employment or to advance in positions of employment solely because such persons are blind or are accompanied by dog guides, …