Share
A bill by Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom will help Californians with vision loss.
AB 2480 updates the training that blind people receive. And, it requires the state Department of Rehabilitation to award grants to private organizations with demonstrated expertise in serving adults who are blind or have low vision.
Additionally, the new law requires the department to start a grant program promoting independent living for adults who are blind or have low vision and who are not eligible for vocational rehabilitation from the federal government.
Updated Training for Blind Adults
Under the old requirements, a counselor-teacher was assigned to teach a blind adult reading and writing of braille, typing, travel techniques, and household arts and crafts, according to the person’s needs.
The new law eliminates the requirement for typing and household arts and crafts. Instead, a counselor-teacher will teach independent living skills and provide assistive technology training.
Law Helps Older Adults With Vision Loss Live Independently
The Legislature found that as many as 50% of people in nursing facilities have significant vision loss but, with proper support, many of them could “acquire the skills they need to remain in the community and live independently and productively.”
The bill passed the Assembly, 79-0, and the state Senate, 40-0.
RELATED TOPICS:
China Signals Willingness to Sell Fighter Jets as Iran Eyes J-10 Aircraft
1 hour ago
Tulare County Man Arrested in Ivanhoe Shooting, Second Suspect Still at Large
2 hours ago
Tiger-Striped Trixie Is a Pro When It Comes to Taking Cozy Naps
2 hours ago
Democrats Release Texts, Emails to Boost Claims Trump Nominee Urged Defiance of Courts
2 hours ago
Fresno Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing 16-Year-Old Girl
2 hours ago
Walmart Recalls Ozark Trail Bottles After Three Reported Injuries, US Agency Says
2 hours ago
FEMA Is Holding Up $2.4 Billion in Grants to Fight Terrorism, States Say
2 hours ago
US Coffee, Orange Juice Prices Could Surge if Trump’s Brazil Tariffs Stick
2 hours ago
Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Stabbing That Left Man Critically Injured
6 minutes ago
Categories

Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Stabbing That Left Man Critically Injured

Madera County Authorities Seek Next of Kin for North Fork Man

Bitcoin Hits Fresh Record High

China Signals Willingness to Sell Fighter Jets as Iran Eyes J-10 Aircraft

Tulare County Man Arrested in Ivanhoe Shooting, Second Suspect Still at Large

Tiger-Striped Trixie Is a Pro When It Comes to Taking Cozy Naps
