Federal Grant Award Summary

The Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI) received a $1.96 million formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services designed to help individuals with visual impairments achieve employment and independence through assessment, planning, and targeted support services.

Under this funding, DVI delivers specialized vocational rehabilitation services including vocational counseling, job training, and employment placement assistance for visually impaired individuals. The organization coordinates with the Delaware Department of Education and deploys qualified professionals such as orientation and mobility specialists and assistive technology trainers who provide both direct services and itinerant support across home, educational, and community settings. These services enable individuals with visual impairments to develop compensatory skills, maximize residual vision capabilities, and transition successfully into employment, supporting independence across professional and personal environments.