Communication Rights of Individuals with Disabilities

Summary

The bill creates a new Communication Bill of Rights that guarantees people with disabilities the ability to use their chosen alternative communication method in public, educational and health settings. It obligates the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to set rules, provide training, and enforce a $500 civil penalty for violations. The measure also establishes an advisory board to oversee implementation, but it died in committee and did not become law.

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