Establishes the accessible electronic information act for blind and disabled persons in New York.
The bill enacts the accessible electronic information act to provide timely news and other information to eligible blind and disabled persons. It creates a new fund in the state finance law and authorizes a not-for-profit entity to administer the program. The service will use high-speed computers and telecommunications technology to provide content from a multi-state service center. The fund will be supported by an annual assessment on telecommunications companies serving these individuals, up to a maximum of $75,000.
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