California AB2680 establishes a program to provide free telecommunications devices and services to individuals certified as deaf or disabled.

California AB2680 mandates the Public Utilities Commission to design and implement a program offering free telecommunications devices and services to certified individuals who are deaf or disabled. This includes speech-generating devices for those with speech disabilities, telecommunications devices for the deaf or hard of hearing, and specialized equipment for other disabilities. Certifications can be provided by licensed professionals or qualified agencies. The commission may collect up to $100 million annually through a surcharge to fund these programs.

California AB2680 establishes a program to provide free telecommunications devices and services to individuals certified as deaf or disabled.

California AB2680 mandates the Public Utilities Commission to design and implement a program offering free telecommunications devices and services to certified individuals who are deaf or disabled. This includes speech-generating devices for those with speech disabilities, telecommunications devices for the deaf or hard of hearing, and specialized equipment for other disabilities. Certifications can be provided by licensed professionals or qualified agencies. The commission may collect up to $100 million annually through a surcharge to fund these programs.