Whereas, the full participation of blind persons in the benefits of society is immeasurably enhanced by effective rehabilitation services; and
Whereas, approximately 70% of the blind are over the age of 60 and, therefore, are unlikely to receive rehabilitation services from the vocational rehabilitation agency in Maryland; and
Whereas, Title XX of the Social Security Act contains special provisions for such services to these older blind persons; and
Whereas, many states have established separate and specific services under Title XX for blind persons; and
Whereas, Maryland does not provide separate and specific Title XX services for blind persons: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland in Convention assembled in the City of Hagerstown, Maryland, this 25th day of October, 1980, that this organization take all steps necessary to encourage and persuade appropriate state officials to establish separate and specific Title XX services for blind persons, with appropriate funding.