Sec. 5. It is the policy of this state that individuals who are blind, individuals with a visual disability, and other individuals with a physical or mental disability shall be employed in:

(1) the state service;

(2) the service of the political subdivisions of the state;

(3) the public schools; and

(4) all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds;

on the same terms and conditions as the able-bodied, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work involved.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.66; P.L.99-2007, SEC.158; P.L.155-2009, SEC.5.