Jury Duty for the Blind in the Time of Reasonable Accommodations: The ADA's Interface with a Litigant's Right to a Fair Trial
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Authors
Dickhute, Nancy Lawler
Issue Date
1999
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32
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Journal Article
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INTRODUCTION|Millions of United States citizens are called to jury duty every year in this country. For many, reporting for jury duty is a chore to be avoided; for others it is an opportunity to participate in the democratic process. For many blind citizens, it is a noble aspiration which may never materialize due in large part to their blindness. Even with the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("Act" or "ADA"), the misconceptions about the blind and their ability to serve on juries still exist and are not easily resolved in the legal community. Despite their considerable numbers, blind individuals have many hurtles to overcome in order to serve on juries...
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32 Creighton L. Rev. 849 (1998-1999)
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Creighton University School of Law