Creates provisions relating to communication access services

HB 3288 creates a statewide communication access services program under Missouri’s Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. It establishes a registry of qualified providers (like interpreters, captioners, and notetakers), sets minimum standards for services, and creates a dedicated fund to cover program costs, scholarships for providers, and financial assistance for agencies. The program directly helps individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing by improving access to communication services and supporting businesses/agencies in meeting federal ADA requirements. Key mechanisms include funding scholarships, providing training, and maintaining a statewide resource website to address service gaps, especially in underserved areas. The bill requires the commission to report annually on program effectiveness and utilization.