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Committee hears proposal to add vision-rehab staff for Montanans under 55
Summary
A bill to fund an additional vision-rehabilitation staff position to serve Montanans under age 55 attracted testimony from disability advocates and agency staff who said the state currently lacks targeted services for that age group.
A bill to expand services for Montanans with new or worsening vision loss drew supporters to the House Health and Human Services Committee, where advocates and agency staff described a gap in specialized training for people younger than 55.
Proponents told the committee the proposal would fund one additional staff position within vision-rehabilitation services to provide training, orientation and practical support aimed at helping people live independently after losing vision. "I represent Ability Montana … and I'm here today to respectfully ask your support of Senate Bill 82," said Cassie Wick, who testified the organization serves 14 counties in…
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