HB1653

Tennessee HB1653 amends state code to ensure continued access to accessible information services for blind persons, including funding for vocational.

Tennessee HB1653 amends state code to address disruptions in funding for accessible information services for blind persons. The bill mandates that the Department of Human Services allocate a minimum of $16,000 annually for these services, ensuring continued access to resources like the National Federation of the Blind newsline. These funds must be used to maintain access to accessible information services and to support outreach, training, and marketing activities aimed at increasing utilization of vocational rehabilitation services for employment and education.