KRS 163.489: Creation of Accessible Electronic Information Service Program -- Access

provided -- Use of funding.

(1) The Accessible Electronic Information Service Program is created and shall be

provided by the office. The program shall include:

(a) Intrastate access for eligible persons to read audio editions of newspapers,

magazines, newsletters, schedules, announcements, and other information

using a touch -tone telephone, radio, or other technologies that produce audio

editions by use of computer; and

(b) A means of program administration and reader registration on the Internet, or

by mail, telephone, or any other method providing consumer access.

(2) The program shall:

(a) Provide accessible electronic information services for all eligible blind and

disabled persons as defined by KRS 163.487(2); and

(b) Make maximum use of available state, federal, and other funds by obtaining

grants or in -kind support from appropriate programs and securing access to

low-cost interstate rates for telecommunications by reim bursement or

otherwise.

(3) The office shall review new technologies and current service programs in Kentucky

for the blind and visually impaired that are available to expand audio

communication if the office determines that these new technologies will exp and

access to consumers in a cost -efficient manner. The office may implement

recommendations from the Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation for

improving the program.