Funding Local Governments for Officials with Disabilities Accommodations.
This bill establishes a new grant program to help small and rural local governments cover the costs of necessary accommodations for elected or appointed officials with disabilities. The goal is to remove financial barriers, ensuring that leaders with disabilities can fully perform their duties in local governance. The program provides funds for office adaptations, specialized equipment, and communication services, promoting greater diversity in local leadership.
Key points
Local governments (cities, towns, counties) can receive grants ranging from $3,000 to $50,000 annually to adapt workplaces for officials with disabilities.
Funding prioritizes smaller jurisdictions, rural areas, or communities facing high poverty rates.
Grants cover costs like physical office adaptations, specialized software, sign language interpreters, and transportation for official events.
Recipient governments must establish and maintain a dedicated fund for future disability accommodations after the grant period ends.
Status:
Expired
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