Bill > LB87

This bill establishes a statewide support service provider program for deaf-blind persons through the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, designed to help individuals transition from dependency to independent living. The program will offer comprehensive assistance including help with independent living, access to visual and environmental information, services like human guiding, facilitation of communication, and assistance with daily activities such as transportation, mail sorting, and reading recipes and food labels. The commission can either contract with private providers or directly offer these services. The Legislature intends to appropriate $100,000 from the General Fund for this program in each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The bill removes obsolete language related to previous organizational transfers and declares an emergency, meaning the act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval. By creating this program, the state aims to support deaf-blind individuals in achieving greater autonomy and participation in society.

Health and Social Services

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