Establishes standards for community rehabilitation programs to provide services to blind and visually impaired individuals in Florida.

The bill amends the Florida Statutes to set minimum standards for community rehabilitation programs to qualify for cooperative agreements with the Division of Blind Services. These programs must be nonprofit agencies or approved state college/university programs, maintain accreditation, employ certified staff, and provide specific services such as daily living activities, assistive technology training, and counseling. The Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind, Inc., coordinates with the division to ensure these agreements meet client needs.

Establishes standards for community rehabilitation programs to provide services to blind and visually impaired individuals in Florida.

The bill amends the Florida Statutes to set minimum standards for community rehabilitation programs to qualify for cooperative agreements with the Division of Blind Services. These programs must be nonprofit agencies or approved state college/university programs, maintain accreditation, employ certified staff, and provide specific services such as daily living activities, assistive technology training, and counseling. The Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind, Inc., coordinates with the division to ensure these agreements meet client needs.