Public Law 119-90 (05/11/2026)

29 U.S.C. § 796j

“Older individual who is blind” defined

For purposes of this part, the term “older individual who is blind” means an individual age 55 or older whose significant visual impairment makes competitive employment extremely difficult to attain but for whom independent living goals are feasible.

Pub. L. 93–112, title VII, § 751Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 410112 Stat. 1237 (, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 93–112, title VII, § 751Pub. L. 102–569, title VII, § 703(a)106 Stat. 4464 Pub. L. 105–220A prior section 796j, , as added , , , defined “older individual who is blind”, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by .