Executive Orders

WHEREAS, all Kansans who experience blindness or low vision deserve the opportunity to enjoy full employment and independence; and

WHEREAS, ensuring the success of our blind or visually impaired citizens impacts all Kansans, resulting in stronger communities, a viable and diverse workforce and a civically engaged population; and

WHEREAS, research indicates that 34% of Kansans surveyed for the November 2009 Kansas Health Statistics Report reported some degree of visual impairment; and