Amendment #506 to H5500

The Carroll Center for the Blind

Mr. Donato of Medford moves to amend the bill in section 2, in item 4110-1000, in line 10, by inserting after "settings" the following:

"provided further that not less than $1,100,000 shall be expended by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind to maximize the independent living skills of legally blind residents of the Commonwealth through rehabilitation programs, housing assistance services, adjustment counseling services and the provision of accessible devices, assistive software and equipment and supportive technology training provided by qualified nonprofit providers in community, residential, virtual, and facility-based settings; provided further, that not less than $500,000 of said $1,100,000 shall be made available for the Carroll Center for the Blind, Inc.; and provided further that not less than $300,000 of said $1,100,000 shall be made available for the MAB Community Services, Inc."

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #506 to H5500

The Carroll Center for the Blind