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Lawmakers consider $100,000 increase for older-blind services; HHS says demand is rising
3148458 · April 29, 2025
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A senator asked the conference committee to consider a $100,000 increase for older-blind services within vocational rehabilitation; HHS said demand is rising and the agency could use additional funds for technology, assessments, or outreach.
A committee member asked the conference committee to consider adding $100,000 to services for older adults with vision impairment under the state vocational rehabilitation program.
Senator Devere said the program has been level-funded since about 1987 and that his mother’s experience prompted him to raise the…
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