[BlindTlk] Is blindness from birth considered a developmental disability under the definition

[Jen]

Good morning,

Under the ADA, any impairment that limits major functions, such as seeing, counts as a disability. So to answer your question, yes, blindness from birth qualifies federally and so in Rhode Island.

Jen

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From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kerry via BlindTlk
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Subject: [BlindTlk] Is blindness from birth considered a developmental disability under the definition

Hi I have been on this list for sometime but have never really posted a topic but this is my question is blindness considered a developmental disability under the definition and in most or some states does it qualify for related services. I have been part of both systems for a few years now the vocational rehab system in the DDS system in my state i’ve had problems trying to work with both systems to develop plans and have really been stuck for quite a while now sure the goal always is to focus on what can I do independently into relying on natural supports as much as possible joining the DDS system was more of a social thing than it was to design a plan of services or community staff support and that is not to say that community staff is somehow wrong or wouldn’t help in some areas but I would like some guidance on this issue. 
Although Rhode Island really lacks in resources for the Blind anyway and have considered a lot moving out of Rhode Island eventually because I just don’t know if I can get successful here
Kerry

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