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This bill establishes a disability services technology and advocacy expansion grant program designed to support individuals with disabilities through technological advancements and improved advocacy efforts. The grant, to be awarded by the Minnesota commissioner of human services, will go to a statewide nonprofit organization with proven expertise in assistive technology and remote support services. Grant funds will be used to develop comprehensive training programs for disability service providers, schools, and families; provide resources to advocacy organizations; create accessible materials about assistive technology; conduct research on emerging technological solutions; and conduct outreach to disability communities, with a particular focus on underserved and rural populations. The grant recipient must submit annual reports detailing the number of individuals trained, the impact of assistive technology on quality of life and independence, and recommendations for future advocacy efforts. The bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with a base appropriation of $500,000 continuing through fiscal year 2030, aimed at expanding technological support and advocacy for individuals with disabilities in Minnesota.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1177&ssn=0&y=2025