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HRS §347-1

Who counts as visually handicapped

This section defines who is visually handicapped. It means someone whose eyesight, even with glasses or contacts, is too poor to do everyday activities that need good vision.

everyone

The statute, as written — Visually handicapped defined

A visually handicapped person is one whose vision with correcting lenses is so defective as to interfere with the person's performance of ordinary activity for which eyesight is essential.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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