Witters v. Washington Department of Services for the Blind
United States Supreme Court
474 U.S. 481 (1986)
- Written by David Schleider, JD
Facts
The Washington Commission for the Blind (the Commission) (defendant), authorized under Washington Revised Code § 74.16.181, provided educational and professional training services to blind individuals. The expenses for the training were paid directly to the blind individual, rather than to the schools or training institutions. Larry Witters (plaintiff) was a blind student at Inland Empire School of the Bible, training to become a pastor, missionary, or youth director for his church. Witter qualified for assistance from the Commission’s educational program but was denied. Witters brought action in the superior court for review of the Commission’s decision. The superior court affirmed, as did the Supreme Court of Washington. Witters appealed to the United States Supreme Court.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Marshall, J.)
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