The Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) received a $772,206 Formula Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to deliver independent living services to older individuals who are blind under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind program (CFDA 84.177). The funding will support DBVI's provision of any independent living services described in the program's regulations from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023. Services include improving or expanding supports for older blind individuals and activities to enhance public understanding of the abilities and needs of this group. The award will help DBVI better meet the independent living needs of older individuals with vision loss in Richmond, Virginia and surrounding areas through September 2023.
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