Tennessee SB1621 amends state code to ensure continued access to accessible information services for blind persons, including the National Federation.
Tennessee SB1621 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 71, to ensure continued access to accessible information services for blind persons in the state. This includes the National Federation of the Blind newsline as part of the Department of Human Services' vocational rehabilitation services. The bill mandates the department to allocate a minimum of sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000) annually for these services, which support consumer education, emergency services, employer-related outreach, and assistance in using accessible information tools.
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