PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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    PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

    Abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults; penalty for exploitation of resources of such adults. Amending § 18.2-369. (Patron-Howell, HB 273)

    American Sign Language; public schools and public and private institutions of higher education to recognize coursework for foreign language credit. (Patron-Dillard, HJR 228)

    Assistive Technology Fund Loan Authority; members of Board of Directors. Amending § 51.5-55. (Patron-Woods, SB 366)

    Child support; continued after age 18 due to disability of child. Amending §§ 16.1-278.15, 20-103 and 20-124.2. (Patron-Grayson, HB 928)

    Civil cases; appointment of courtroom interpreters for non-English speaking persons. Adding § 8.01-384.1:1. (Patron-Darner, HB 1467)

    Concealed weapons; retired state policemen with a physical disability authorized to carry without permit. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Ruff, HB 828)

    Criminal cases; appointment of interpreters for witnesses. Amending §§ 19.2-164 and 19.2-164.1. (Patron-Almand, HB 676)

    Crossbows; use by disabled hunters. Amending §§ 29.1-300.1, 29.1-300.2 and 29.1-306. (Patron-Katzen, HB 1205)

    Crossbows; use by disabled hunters. Amending § 29.1-306. (Patron-Jackson, HB 479; Reasor, SB 402)

    Deaf and hard-of-hearing; technology assistance in distribution program. Amending § 63.1-85.4. (Patron-Wampler, SB 469)

    Deaf and the Blind, Schools for; consolidation of school at Hampton and at Staunton into School for the Deaf and Blind at Staunton. Amending §§ 22.1-16.1, 22.1-281, 22.1-346 through 22.1-349 and 23-14. (Patron-Hanger, SB 522)

    Disabled students; changes condition for receiving additional state funding for transportation thereof. Amending § 22.1-221. (Patron-Darner, HB 690; Miller, Y.B., SB 533)

    Driver's license; application for renewal to include allowing a contribution to Prevent Blindness Virginia. Amending § 46.2-323. (Patron-Reid, HB 1551)

    Elderly and Disabled Waiver; expressing sense of General Assembly that Department of Medical Assistance Services request a waiver or waiver amendment from federal government and implement consumer-directed personal assistance services, Department to examine existing and available waivers to provide personal assistance services through consumer-based model of service delivery. (Patron-Almand, HJR 125)

    Elderly and Disabled Waiver, Consumer-Directed Services; Report of Department of Medical Assistance Services (HJR 539, 1995). (HD 18)

    Financial Exploitation, Civil Remedies to Enhance Protection of Vulnerable Adults From; Report of Virginia Bar Association (HJR 84, 1994). (HD 24)

    Handicapped parking spaces; deputizing of handicapped persons for sole purpose of issuing tickets for improper use. Amending § 46.2-1237. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1108)

    Hearing dogs; abolishes requirement for identification cards by persons therewith. Repealing § 63.1-171.8. (Patron-Marshall, HB 1092; Martin, SB 339)

    Hunting by disabled persons from a vehicle; when allowed. Amending § 29.1-521.3. (Patron-Katzen, HB 1204)

    Jurors; shall not be deemed incompetent due to a physical disability. Amending § 8.01-337. (Patron-Houck, SB 323)

    License plates, special; exempts fees for certain which are in combination with international symbol of access (wheelchair symbol). Amending § 46.2-725. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 1175; Hawkins, SB 163)

    Mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services; joint subcommittee to evaluate future delivery of those publicly funded, appropriation. (Patron-Hall, HJR 240)

    Parking spaces reserved for handicapped; penalty for illegal use. Amending § 46.2-1237. (Patron-Grayson, HB 669)

    Parking spaces reserved for handicapped persons; joint subcommittee to study enforcement and abuse of laws regulating, appropriation. (Patron-Behm, HJR 198; Whipple, SJR 86)

    Physical and Sensory Disabilities, Commission on Coordination of Delivery of Services to Facilitate Self-Sufficiency and Support of Persons With; Annual Report of Disability Commission (HJR 274, 1994). (HD 76)

    Physical and Sensory Disabilities, Evaluating Implementation of Recommendations of Commission on Coordination of Delivery of Services to Facilitate Self-Sufficiency and Support of Persons With; Report of Secretary of Health and Human Resources (HJR 83, 1994). (HD 73)

    Public schools; urging Congress to provide, in the reauthorization of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, disciplinary flexibility to ensure safe and healthy learning environments. (Patron-Newman, SJR 75)

    Real estate tax; application for exemption by elderly or handicapped may be made by written statement. Amending § 58.1-3213. (Patron-Parrish, HB 275)

    Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include organizations which provide information and referral services, education programs and advocacy on behalf of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons in Northern Virginia area. Amending § 58.1-609.4. (Patron-Plum, HB 82)

    Retirement System; employees of Department for Visually Handicapped not considered state employees thereunder. Amending §§ 51.1-124.3 and 63.1-73. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 660; Marsh, SB 536)

    Telecommunications relay service; operation. Amending §§ 56-484.4, 56-484.5 and 56-484.6; repealing § 56-484.7. (Patron-Wampler, SB 468)


    1996 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, Resolutions and Documents - For additional information, please contact Legislative Information, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Telephone (804) 786-6530. NOTE: Send us e-Mail if you have questions about the General Assembly or Legislative Information. Please include your phone number and address. Last Modified on October 30, 1996 at 10:16am

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