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This bill establishes a disability services technology and advocacy expansion grant program designed to support individuals with disabilities through comprehensive technological and advocacy initiatives. The grant will be awarded to a statewide nonprofit organization with expertise in assistive technology and remote support services. The grant recipient will be required to develop and deliver training programs for disability service providers, schools, and individuals with disabilities, focusing on topics like accessibility, independence, and health monitoring. Key activities include providing resources to advocacy organizations, creating accessible materials, conducting research on emerging assistive technologies, and conducting outreach to engage disability communities, with a particular emphasis on underserved and rural populations. The grantee must submit annual reports to legislative committees detailing the number of individuals trained, the impact of assistive technology on quality of life, 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, to support these critical disability services technology and advocacy efforts.

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