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Constituent Demonstrates Assistive Technology, Praises Legislature for Bill 123
Summary
A young constituent used assistive‑technology to thank the Utah House for passage of Bill 123 and described how costly equipment—he said his device cost over $30,000—has enabled education, work and civic participation; lawmakers responded with applause and recognition.
Jaden, a constituent who communicates through an assistive-technology device, addressed the Utah House during a short floor demonstration to thank lawmakers for passage of Bill 123 and to show how the technology supports independence. "On behalf of the disabled community of Utah, we say a big thank you for the passage of Bill 123," Jaden said, using his device to speak to members.
Jaden described the impact of the devices and programs the appropriation will support: "My equipment that you see…
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