An Act improving accessibility in the creative economy
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a grant program called the Accessibility in the Creative Economy (ACE) program. The program will be administered by the Office on Disability, Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, and aims to improve accessibility for creative industries. The goal is to support projects and initiatives that make creative content and experiences more accessible to people with disabilities.
Key provisions
- Creates the Accessibility in the Creative Economy (ACE) grant program.
- Designates the Office on Disability, Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to administer the program.
- Provides funding for projects that enhance accessibility in the creative economy.
- Focuses on making creative content and experiences accessible to individuals with disabilities.
- The program will prioritize projects that benefit diverse communities.
Who is affected
- Creative industries (e.g., film, music, visual arts)
- Individuals with disabilities
- Organizations serving individuals with disabilities
- The Office on Disability, Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Notable changes
- Establishes a new grant program specifically for accessibility in the creative economy.
- No current law is directly replaced or modified by this bill.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel M. Donahue
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Christopher J. Worrell
Daniel M. Donahue
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