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Continued Funding and Modernized Employment Goals for Helen Keller Center.

This Act ensures the continuation of federal funding for the Helen Keller National Center for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. The Center provides essential training and services to individuals who are deaf-blind, supporting their independence. The law also updates the definition of vocational objectives to focus specifically on achieving "competitive integrated employment."
Key points
Secures federal funding authorization for the Helen Keller National Center and its Endowment Program through fiscal year 2028.
Modernizes employment goals for deaf-blind individuals, emphasizing placement in competitive integrated employment settings.
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Additional Information
Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2023
Print number: S 2376
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2023-07-19