Bill > HB06105

This bill proposes to establish the Bureau of Services for Persons Who are Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing as an independent office within the Department of Aging and Disability Services. By granting independent status to this bureau, the legislation aims to enhance the autonomy and focused service delivery for individuals who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. The bill modifies section 17a-835a of the general statutes to create this new organizational structure, which would potentially allow the bureau to have more direct control over its operations, programs, and resources specifically tailored to serving the unique communication and support needs of these populations. While maintaining its administrative connection to the Department of Aging and Disability Services, the bureau would gain greater independence to develop and implement targeted services and advocacy efforts.

Health and Social Services

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